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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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 F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 23 months after the Fujifilm S1500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1500.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1500
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $430 $200