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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon P90
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 2 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S1500 P80 

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm S1500

 P80 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S1500 P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the P80.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and P80 is 82 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and P80.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Nikon P80 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography info
Nikon P80 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
long reach (396mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P80 Landscape photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Nikon P80 Vlogging advice
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $400