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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1600 grades against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung MV800

 S1600 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the FujiFilm S1600

 MV800 S1600 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung MV800

 S1600 MV800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 and the MV800.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and MV800 is 78 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and MV800.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Samsung MV800 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung MV800
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung MV800
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung MV800
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $499