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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 22 months before the WB700 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung WB700

 Fujifilm S1500 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Fujifilm S1500

 WB700 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedDecember 2010February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB700

 Fujifilm S1500 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 has 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) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the WB700.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB700 is 82 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB700.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB700
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $300