Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Launched February 2016
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S1500 was launched 8 years before the B500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon B500
Fujifilm S1500 | B500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S1500
B500 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2009 | More recent by 85 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon B500
Fujifilm S1500 | B500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with outside 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 Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the B500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and B500 is 82 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and B500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B500 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) | 541 gr (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 | - | 600 photos |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $300 |