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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(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
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 12 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2009More modern by 141 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm X-S10 

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has proportions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 versus Fujifilm X-S10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 82 and 73 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S10.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
82
focusing manually
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
heavier than competition (465g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
85
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging info
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition (465g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Fujifilm X-S10
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Fujifilm X-S10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Fujifilm X-S10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-17 2020-10-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 - 325 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $999