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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 13 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm S1500 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm S1500

 a1 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2021February 2009Newer by 145 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm S1500 a1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has got physical 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 a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the a1.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and a1 is 82 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and a1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
Sony a1 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
88
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
Sony a1 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (530 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Sony a1
50
has built in flash
long reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (530 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
Sony a1 Landscape photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (530 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Alpha a1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-17 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
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 focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 7680x4320
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 530 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $200 $6,498