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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 6 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1600 grades vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony WX500

 S1600 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S1600

 WX500 S1600 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony WX500

 S1600 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external dimensions 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 WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 and the WX500.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and WX500 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and WX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (236 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Sony WX500
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
71
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than others (236 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery life (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.74 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $348