Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S1500 was released 15 months before the NX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung NX5
| Fujifilm S1500 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Fujifilm S1500
| NX5 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung NX5
| Fujifilm S1500 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers external measurements 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and NX5 is 82 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and NX5.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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 distance | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 gr (0.76 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $200 | $499 |