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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S1500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S1500

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S1500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $550