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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1600 scores versus the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S1600 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the FujiFilm S1600

 WB1100F S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB1100F

 S1600 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1600 and the WB1100F.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and WB1100F is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
23
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB1100F
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung WB1100F
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $250