FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 78 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.