Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon 1 S1

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon 1 S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and 1 S1 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 5 years before the 1 S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the 1 S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Nikon 1 S1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the 1 S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and 1 S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and 1 S1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor technology.