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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX66 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1600 grades versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony TX66

 S1600 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TX66 S1600 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony TX66

 S1600 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony TX66 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 versus the TX66.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and TX66 is 78 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and TX66.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX66 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Sony TX66
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Sony TX66
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Sony TX66
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony TX66
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.74 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $350