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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 23 months before the W620 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1600 matches up versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony W620

 S1600 W620 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the FujiFilm S1600

 W620 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony W620

 S1600 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 against the W620.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and W620 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Sony W620
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony W620
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $102