FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST30

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly close but the S1600 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor measurements.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The S1600 was introduced 11 months earlier than the ST30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1600 scores versus the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1600 and the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST30 is 78 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ST30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1600 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S1600 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.