Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S1500 was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm SL300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm SL300 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the Fujifilm SL300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm SL300 is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm SL300.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 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 modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lb) | 510 gr (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $280 |