FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony a5100
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Superseded the Sony a5000
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Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe S1600 was announced 5 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1600 scores versus the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony a5100
| S1600 | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the FujiFilm S1600
| a5100 | S1600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 55 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony a5100
| S1600 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 vs the a5100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and a5100 is 78 and 89 respectively.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and a5100.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1600 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will offer extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Also called as | FinePix S1770 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-08-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $130 | $448 |