Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is PL70
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S1500 was launched 4 months earlier than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung SL720
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm S1500
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL720
Fujifilm S1500 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 features 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) while the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the SL720.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and SL720 is 82 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and SL720.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung SL720 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung SL720 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2009-07-14 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
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 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $119 |