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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 10 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm S1500 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm S1500

 G900 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 109 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm S1500 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 features exterior measurements 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 Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1500 versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the G900.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and G900 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and G900.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery (340 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2018-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $752