FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB350F

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1600 matches up vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with external 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 vs the WB350F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and WB350F is 78 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.