Fujifilm FinePix S1600 vs Sigma DP1x

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1600 and the Sigma DP1x, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sigma DP1x Highlights

      • 14.06 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma DP1x.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1600 over Sigma DP1x.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 vs Sigma DP1x
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 2640 x 1760
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 420 mm vs 28 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 1x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 320 x 240

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      Advantage of Sigma DP1x

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP1x over Fujifilm FinePix S1600.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 vs Sigma DP1x
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 14.06 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/4.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 30 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Lighter 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) vs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S1600 Sigma DP1x
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1600 Sigma DP1x
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel14.06 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720320 x 240
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sigma DP1x has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 99% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sigma DP1x.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Sigma DP1x features a 14.06 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 190.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 224, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sigma DP1x is equipped with TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Sigma DP1x has a single SD/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1600, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma DP1x. Fujifilm FinePix S1600 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.40 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1600. Sigma DP1x also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 body has dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.87 x 3.19") and Sigma DP1x body has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 50 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 1.97"). Fujifilm FinePix S1600 weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) and Sigma DP1x weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      110 mm

      73 mm

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      113 mm

      60 mm

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      81 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma DP1x

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma DP1x for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      37
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      38
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1600 and Sigma DP1x and give them scores of 55 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      1
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      POOR
      53
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S1600

      Sigma DP1x

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)


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