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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was released 13 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1600 scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung TL100

 S1600 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TL100 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL100

 S1600 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 against the TL100.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and TL100 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and TL100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer S1600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
48
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $22