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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 3 years before the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Fujifilm S1500

 SP-810 UZ Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1500 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-810 UZ is 82 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
50
built-in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $280