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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 3 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1600 scores vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung ST150F

 S1600 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the FujiFilm S1600

 ST150F S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST150F

 S1600 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior 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) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 versus the ST150F.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST150F is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST150F
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung ST150F
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 337g (0.74 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $300