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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony TX66

 Fujifilm S1500 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Fujifilm S1500

 TX66 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony TX66

 Fujifilm S1500 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 has outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the TX66.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and TX66 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and TX66.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Sony TX66
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
36
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony TX66
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $350