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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the B700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the B700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon B700

 Fujifilm S1500 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Fujifilm S1500

 B700 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 85 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon B700

 Fujifilm S1500 B700 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon B700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the B700.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and B700 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and B700.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Nikon B700 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon B700 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography info
Nikon B700 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (350 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
59
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Nikon B700 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon B700
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2016-02-23
Physical type 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $500