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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 22 months prior to the ST700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm S1500 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Fujifilm S1500

 ST700 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm S1500 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outer measurements 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 ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the ST700.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ST700 is 82 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and ST700.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
50
built-in flash
long zoom (396mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST700
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung ST700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung ST700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
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 rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $280