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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S1500 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S1500

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S1500 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Galaxy Camera is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
36
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $450