Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S1500 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm T550 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the Fujifilm T550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm T550 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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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 | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the Fujifilm T550.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm T550 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm T550.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 | 345 gr (0.76 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $160 |