Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX10V

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and HX10V is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and HX10V.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.