FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony WX500
S1600 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S1600
WX500 | S1600 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 63 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony WX500
S1600 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |