Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Fujifilm FinePix S1600 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, digicams and compacts. The Fujifilm FinePix S1600's top rivals come from Fujifilm (such as the FinePix S2950 and the FinePix S1800) and Nikon (such as the D3100 and the Coolpix L120)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1600 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 33 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 7.1 MP) and is newer (february, 2010 vs february, 2009).

However, on average it lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 3,200 ISO).

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 1 year newer $159 - $160	Significant advantages of the S2950 (vs the S1600) Can create panoramas in-camera Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the S2950 (vs the S1600) None found common strengths of the S2950 and S1600 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 437 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S2950 vs the S1600
Fujifilm FinePix S1800 similar age	Significant advantages of the S1800 (vs the S1600) None found Significant disadvantages of the S1800 (vs the S1600) None found common strengths of the S1800 and S1600 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Very light: 337 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S1800 vs the S1600
Fujifilm FinePix S5700 Zoom 2 years older	Significant advantages of the S5700 Zoom (vs the S1600) None found Significant disadvantages of the S5700 Zoom (vs the S1600) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" common strengths of the S5700 Zoom and S1600 Fairly small: Prosumer size 106x76x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S5700 Zoom vs the S1600
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 1 year older $462	Significant advantages of the S1500 (vs the S1600) None found Significant disadvantages of the S1500 (vs the S1600) Much worse wide angle: 33 mm vs 28 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the S1500 and S1600 Fairly small: Standard size 103x73x68 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Very light: 345 g vs 337 g Thin: 2.7" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S1500 vs the S1600
Fujifilm FinePix S2900HD 5 months newer	Significant advantages of the S2900HD (vs the S1600) Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the S2900HD (vs the S1600) None found common strengths of the S2900HD and S1600 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 437 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S2900HD vs the S1600
Olympus SP-600 UZ similar age $305	Significant advantages of the SP-600 UZ (vs the S1600) Shoots significantly faster: 10 fps vs 1.3 fps Significant disadvantages of the SP-600 UZ (vs the S1600) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SP-600 UZ and S1600 Light weight: 455 g vs 337 g
	Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1600 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is much smaller (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm) and is significantly lighter (337 g vs 549 g).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14.2 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.3 fps vs 4 fps).

Nikon D3100 6 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the S1600) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the S1600) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Significantly heavier: 505 g vs 337 g common strengths of the D3100 and S1600 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 337 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the S1600) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the S1600) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm common strengths of the T3 and S1600 Light weight: 459 g vs 337 g Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $265.73
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 4 months newer	Significant advantages of the DSLR-A290 (vs the S1600) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.5x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the DSLR-A290 (vs the S1600) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger: Professional size 128x97x86 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm common strengths of the DSLR-A290 and S1600 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift
	Compare the Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the S1600) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the S1600) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much heavier: 560 g vs 337 g common strengths of the D5100 and S1600 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $265.73
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1600 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/3.1 vs f/3.4) and has a viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots) and is significantly larger (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs compact 104x63x33 mm).

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 6 months newer $141 - $245	Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S1600) Significantly thinner: 1.8" vs 3.2" Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S1600) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SX130 IS and S1600 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR 1 year newer $248	Significant advantages of the F550 EXR (vs the S1600) Has a GPS Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the F550 EXR (vs the S1600) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the F550 EXR and S1600 None found
	Compare the F550 EXR vs the S1600
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 2 years newer $291 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the S1600) Has a GPS Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the S1600) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the ZS20 and S1600 None found
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 similar age $361	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the S1600) Has a GPS Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significantly smaller: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the S1600) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and S1600 None found
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 1 year newer $128 - $179	Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the S1600) Significantly thinner: 1.8" vs 3.2" Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the S1600) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SX150 IS and S1600 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Samsung HZ30W similar age	Significant advantages of the HZ30W (vs the S1600) Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significantly smaller: Compact 107x61x28 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 1.1" vs 3.2" Significant disadvantages of the HZ30W (vs the S1600) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the HZ30W and S1600 None found
	Compare the Samsung HZ30W vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1600 compared to digicam competitors include: it has a built-in flash, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs none), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 2.0") and has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is significantly larger (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs mid size 80x101x33 mm), doesn't take 3D photos, is thicker (3.2" vs 1.3") and is slightly heavier (337 g vs 260 g).

Olympus SZ-11 1 year newer $358	Significant advantages of the SZ-11 (vs the S1600) Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the SZ-11 (vs the S1600) No built-in flash No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SZ-11 and S1600 None found
	Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Fujifilm MX-700 12 years older	Significant advantages of the MX-700 (vs the S1600) Significantly smaller: Mid size 80x101x33 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Significantly thinner: 1.3" vs 3.2" Significant disadvantages of the MX-700 (vs the S1600) Much lower true resolution: 1.3 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 3.0" Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm common strengths of the MX-700 and S1600 Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the MX-700 vs the FinePix S1600

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1600 compared to compact competitors include: it has much more zoom (15x vs 4.6x), slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 10 cm) and has a viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), is much larger (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs super compact 100x60x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Samsung TL220 5 months older	Significant advantages of the TL220 (vs the S1600) Much smaller: Super compact 100x60x19 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 0.7" vs 3.2" Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the TL220 (vs the S1600) Much less zoom: 4.6x vs 15x No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the TL220 and S1600 None found
	Compare the Samsung TL220 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Pentax Optio H90 similar age $127 - $142	Significant advantages of the H90 (vs the S1600) Much smaller: Compact 101x65x28 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 1.1" vs 3.2" Much lighter: 153 g vs 337 g Significant disadvantages of the H90 (vs the S1600) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 15x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm common strengths of the H90 and S1600 None found
	Compare the Pentax Optio H90 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $372 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the S1600) Much smaller: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.1 Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the S1600) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 15x No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the S100 and S1600 Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600
Canon ELPH 100 HS 1 year newer $105 - $189	Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the S1600) Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 0.8" vs 3.2" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the S1600) Much less zoom: 4x vs 15x No viewfinder: None vs Digital Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second common strengths of the 100 HS and S1600 Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1600