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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 3 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2009March 2005More modern by 48 months
Screen dimension2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S1500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys exterior 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) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 82 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm S1500 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
long zoom (396mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-02-17 2005-03-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2"
Screen resolution 230k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 930 grams (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $0