FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm S1500
HS10 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm HS10
Fujifilm S1500 | HS10 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S1500
HS10 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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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 |