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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S1600 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1600 was launched 5 months prior to the TL500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1600 scores vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung TL500

 S1600 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TL500 S1600 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL500

 S1600 TL500 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 compared to the TL500.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and TL500 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and TL500.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1600 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S1600 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung TL500
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
64
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 EX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $527