FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W550

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 17 months prior to the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1600 scores against the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the W550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and W550 is 78 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and W550.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.