Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung WB700
Fujifilm S1500 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Fujifilm S1500
WB700 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB700
Fujifilm S1500 | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |