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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 5 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1600 matches up versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX400V

 S1600 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S1600

 HX400V S1600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX400V

 S1600 HX400V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 vs the HX400V.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to produce more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX400V
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $448