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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 3 years prior to the WB210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung WB210

 Fujifilm S1500 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Fujifilm S1500

 WB210 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB210

 Fujifilm S1500 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the WB210.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB210 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB210
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $279