FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very similar but the S1600 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

The S1600 was introduced 5 months prior to the A390 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1600 scores against the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony A390
S1600 | A390 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the FujiFilm S1600
A390 | S1600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony A390
S1600 | A390 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside measurements 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 Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 and the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and A390 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and A390.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1600 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A390 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Also called | FinePix S1770 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $130 | $500 |