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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
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Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
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Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon 7D MII
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 7D versus Fujifilm S1500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was manufactured 9 months after the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7D matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm S1500

 7D Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedNovember 2009February 2009Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm S1500 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S1500

 7D Fujifilm S1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D comes with physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7D and the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and Fujifilm S1500 is 56 and 82 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 7D will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent 7D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (800 shots)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
54
environment proofing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
great zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (800 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
29
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-396mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,050 $200