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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 7 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1600 grades against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX350

 S1600 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the FujiFilm S1600

 HX350 S1600 
RevealedDecember 2016February 2010More recent by 83 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX350

 S1600 HX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 against the HX350.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HX350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and HX350.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 -