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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 8 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm S1500 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Fujifilm S1500

 RX10 III Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedMarch 2016February 2009More recent by 86 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm S1500 RX10 III 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 features external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the RX10 III.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and RX10 III is 82 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will show more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 III Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 III Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery life (420 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony RX10 III
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lbs) 1051g (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $1,398