FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX30

Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 17 months earlier than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1600 scores vs the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and WX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and WX30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.