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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S1600 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S1600 was launched 6 months after the TX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1600 grades versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony TX1

 S1600 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TX1 S1600 
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony TX1

 S1600 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 against the TX1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and TX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1600 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S1600 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony TX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Alternate name FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 2cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $350