Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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![Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500/Fujifilm-S1500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 2 months later than the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
Fujifilm S1500 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm S1500
SP-565UZ | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ
Fujifilm S1500 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the SP-565UZ.
![Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-565UZ is 82 and 72 respectively.
![Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-565UZ.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | 345g (0.76 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $400 |