FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The S1600 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1600 matches up vs the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 versus the Galaxy NX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Galaxy NX is 78 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1600 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.