Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 6 years before the SP-100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior measurements 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-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the SP-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-100 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor tech.