Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 10 months before the ST80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung ST80
Fujifilm S1500 | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm S1500
ST80 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST80
Fujifilm S1500 | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the ST80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ST80 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and ST80.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung ST80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lb) | 118 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $249 |