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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S6400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon S6400

 Fujifilm S1500 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S6400 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S6400

 Fujifilm S1500 S6400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has got exterior dimensions 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 S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the S6400.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and S6400 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and S6400.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6400 to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
50
flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (160 per charge)
heavier than competition (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6400 Vlogging highlights
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon S6400
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 160 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $500