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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 12 months after the Fujifilm S1500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1800 scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S1800 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S1500 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S1500

 S1800 Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm S1500 is 78 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1800 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer S1800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $200