Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
82 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S1500 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S1500
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S1500 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |