Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 features exterior 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB30F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.