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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 16 months before the TL500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm S1500 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm S1500

 TL500 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm S1500 TL500 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the TL500.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and TL500 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and TL500.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
64
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (386g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung TL500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-07-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $527