Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 5 years before the NX1100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outer dimensions 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and NX1100 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and NX1100.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will render more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.