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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched within a month of the ST80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1600 scores versus the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung ST80

 S1600 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ST80 S1600 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST80

 S1600 ST80 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 features external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1600 compared to the ST80.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ST80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung ST80
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
62
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung ST80
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $249