FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung MV800
S1600 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the FujiFilm S1600
MV800 | S1600 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung MV800
S1600 | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |