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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung SL720
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S1500 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm S1500

 SL720 Fujifilm S1500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S1500 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and SL720 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Samsung SL720 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung SL720
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