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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 4 years before the NX1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung NX1000

 Fujifilm S1500 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Fujifilm S1500

 NX1000 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2009Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung NX1000

 Fujifilm S1500 NX1000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 features outside 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 NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the NX1000.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and NX1000 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1500 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
long reach (396mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung NX1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung NX1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $388