Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon D3X

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon D3X, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and D3X (25MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and D3X (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced at a similar time to the D3X which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the D3X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Nikon D3X. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Nikon D3X Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Nikon D3X has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon D3X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the D3X.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and D3X is 82 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and D3X.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3X will give extra detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.