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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1600 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S1600 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Galaxy Camera 2 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S1600 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (283g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
73
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (283g)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than others in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $400