FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SH100

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 11 months earlier than the SH100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1600 matches up versus the SH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 has outer measurements 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 SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 compared to the SH100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and SH100 is 78 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.