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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 2 months earlier than the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm S1500 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm S1500

 HZ10W Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm S1500 HZ10W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 offers external 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 HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the HZ10W.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and HZ10W is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung HZ10W
Alternate name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $300