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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced at a similar time to the SL620 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm S1500 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm S1500

 SL620 Fujifilm S1500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm S1500 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the SL620.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and SL620 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL620 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
long zoom (396mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $200