FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung ST90
| S1600 | ST90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm S1600
| ST90 | S1600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST90
| S1600 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 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).
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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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST90 is 78 and 99 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Samsung 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 |