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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 12 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1600 matches up vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung SL820

 S1600 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm S1600

 SL820 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung SL820

 S1600 SL820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1600 compared to the SL820.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SL820 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S1600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung SL820
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung SL820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung SL820
Alternative name FinePix S1770 IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $280