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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 9 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1600 grades versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S1600 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the FujiFilm S1600

 HZ10W S1600 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ10W

 S1600 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys 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 HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 against the HZ10W.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and HZ10W is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S1600 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1600 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (249g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ10W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung HZ10W
Also called FinePix S1770 WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $300