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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Sony A390
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony A390

 S1600 A390 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the FujiFilm S1600

 A390 S1600 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony A390

 S1600 A390 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Sony A390
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Sony A390 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
53
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
Sony A390 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony A390
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
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