Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 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)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Introduced November 2011

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm X-S1
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm X-S1 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S1
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 82 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S1.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S1 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-11-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) | 920 grams (2.03 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $399 |