Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony A33

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 18 months prior to the A33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and A33 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and A33.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1500 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A33 will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.