Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm S9400W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the Fujifilm S9400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 features outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S9400W is 82 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.