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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was launched 3 years prior to the NX300M which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1600 scores against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung NX300M

 S1600 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the FujiFilm S1600

 NX300M S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung NX300M

 S1600 NX300M 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 and the NX300M.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and NX300M is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and NX300M.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1600 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300M will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
66
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung NX300M
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung NX300M
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $699