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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched about the same time to the SL820 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S1500 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm S1500

 SL820 Fujifilm S1500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S1500 SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the SL820.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and SL820 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and SL820.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SL820 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Samsung SL820 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung SL820
Alternate name - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes 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 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $280