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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 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 ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 11 months before the ST90 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1600 matches up against the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung ST90

 S1600 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ST90 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST90

 S1600 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 versus the ST90.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST90 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and ST90.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung ST90
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung ST90
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Body design 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) ()
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $150