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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 14 months prior to the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1600 scores versus the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung ST93

 S1600 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ST93 S1600 
AnnouncedApril 2011February 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST93

 S1600 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 and the ST93.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ST93 is 78 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ST93.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST93 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung ST93
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung ST93
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung ST93
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-04-20
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) ()
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 -