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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon S200 versus Fujifilm S1500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was launched 5 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S200 scores against the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S200 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon S200

 Fujifilm S1500 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Fujifilm S1500

 S200 Fujifilm S1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 versus Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200 compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The S200 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
64
has focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
33
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot S200Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $293 $200