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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm S1500 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm S1500

 ST80 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm S1500 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
39
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung ST80
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung ST80
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