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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R 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
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm S1500 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm S1500

 A7R Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm S1500 A7R 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior dimensions 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 Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the A7R.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and A7R is 82 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will show more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
84
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography details
Sony A7R Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
weather sealing
resolution is excellent (36MP)
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R Vlogging advice
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
36
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $1,898