Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Launched February 2009
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung TL500
Fujifilm S1500 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm S1500
TL500 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung TL500
Fujifilm S1500 | TL500 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |