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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 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 L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 3 years prior to the L810 which is quite a big difference as far as 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 L810 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S1500 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm S1500

 L810 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S1500 L810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the L810.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and L810 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and L810.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Nikon L810
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Nikon L810 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 430 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $280