FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony RX100 III

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1600 was brought out 5 years before the RX100 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1600 scores against the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1600 and the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and RX100 III is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and RX100 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1600 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 III will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.