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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 12 months after the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1600 grades against the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S1600 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S1500 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S1500

 S1600 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 vs the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm S1500 is 78 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1600 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S1600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
50
built-in flash
long zoom (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 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 -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $200