FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III 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
- Also referred to as FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX10 II
- Later Model is Sony RX10 IV

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The S1600 was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1600 grades vs the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony RX10 III
S1600 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the FujiFilm S1600
RX10 III | S1600 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 74 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony RX10 III
S1600 | RX10 III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys external 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and RX10 III is 78 and 53 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and RX10 III.
All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1600 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 III will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor technology.

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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Also called as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2016-03-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 1051 gr (2.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $1,398 |