FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1600 was manufactured 4 years before the NX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S1600 matches up against the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1600 versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and NX300 is 78 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and NX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1600 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.