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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S1500 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm S1500

 WB35F Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S1500 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the WB35F.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB35F is 82 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
long zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $130