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Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm S1500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 12 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm JV150 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm JV150

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm JV150 

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm JV150 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the Fujifilm S1500.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S1500 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S1500.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JV150 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JV150 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
55
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (126g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
great zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S1500
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $200