Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 10 months before the W380 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony W380
Fujifilm S1500 | W380 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Fujifilm S1500
W380 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony W380
Fujifilm S1500 | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 offers exterior 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and W380 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and W380.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $44 |