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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 17 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HS10 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm S1500

 HS10 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Fujifilm S1500 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S1500

 HS10 Fujifilm S1500 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HS10 against the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm S1500 is 60 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern HS10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
45
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $200