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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty close but the S1600 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The S1600 was announced 2 months before the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1600 scores against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung NX10

 S1600 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the FujiFilm S1600

 NX10 S1600 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung NX10

 S1600 NX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2010April 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer dimensions 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 NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 and the NX10.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and NX10 is 78 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and NX10.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1600 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will render more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung NX10
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX10 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
24
has face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung NX10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung NX10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung NX10
Other name FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $626