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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX610 HS Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX610 HS Fujifilm S1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (191g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
50
flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $214 $200