Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S1500 was released 3 years before the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm S4200
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm S4200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm S4200 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S4200
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the Fujifilm S4200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S4200 is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S4200.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 345g (0.76 lbs) | 543g (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 life | - | 300 shots |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $200 |