FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The S1600 was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1600 grades vs the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung NX1
S1600 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the FujiFilm S1600
NX1 | S1600 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung NX1
S1600 | NX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 compared to the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and NX1 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and NX1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1600 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will offer more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Samsung NX1 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 28MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $1,500 |