Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with physical dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.