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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 12 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1600 grades against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung SL30

 S1600 SL30 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S1600

 SL30 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung SL30

 S1600 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 vs the SL30.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and SL30 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SL30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1600 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S1600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung SL30
Also called FinePix S1770 ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $93