FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S1600 was announced 8 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1600 matches up versus the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 vs the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and RX10 IV is 78 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and RX10 IV.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1600 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind in sensor tech.