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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled 4 months prior to the HZ35W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1600 matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S1600 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the FujiFilm S1600

 HZ35W S1600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ35W

 S1600 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 versus the HZ35W.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HZ35W is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ35W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as FinePix S1770 WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $300