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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 2 months later than the SL102 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm S1500 SL102 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm S1500

 SL102 Fujifilm S1500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm S1500 SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has got external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the SL102.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and SL102 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and SL102.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL102
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $130