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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 10 years prior to the Z7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm S1500 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm S1500

 Z7 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2009Newer by 115 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm S1500 Z7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the Z7.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Z7 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and Z7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
Nikon Z7 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
low battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Z7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - XQD card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $2,797