Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST65

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung ST65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 23 months earlier than the ST65 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ST65 is 82 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and ST65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.