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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 7 years before the WX500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S1500 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S1500

 WX500 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2009More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S1500 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior measurements 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the WX500.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and WX500 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and WX500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Sony WX500 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (236g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $348