Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R III 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched October 2017
- Succeeded the Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 9 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony A7R III
| Fujifilm S1500 | A7R III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm S1500
| A7R III | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2017 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 105 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony A7R III
| Fujifilm S1500 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 features physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the A7R III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and A7R III is 82 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and A7R III.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R III will render more detail because of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) | 657 grams (1.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 650 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | 1 | Dual |
| Retail cost | $200 | $2,800 |