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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 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 P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the P100 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 16 months earlier than the P100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P100

 Fujifilm S1500 P100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Fujifilm S1500

 P100 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P100

 Fujifilm S1500 P100 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has sizing of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the P100.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and P100 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and P100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
Nikon P100 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
Nikon P100 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Nikon P100
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Nikon P100 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (678mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (481 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
Nikon P100 Landscape photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Nikon P100 Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
25
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (481 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P100
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix P100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 481 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $400