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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled 11 months before the W530 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 grades vs the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony W530

 S1600 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the FujiFilm S1600

 W530 S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony W530

 S1600 W530 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1600 vs the W530.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and W530 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W530 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Sony W530
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony W530
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $269