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Overview
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 64 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S1500.
PROS
Video Capture
64 Lowest Native ISO
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
Internal Storage
CONS
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
AVERAGE
Screen Size - 2.70"
Screen and Viewfinder
Fixed screen
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Electronic Viewfinder
Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage.
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.
Photography Features
Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.
Image Stabilization
The camera has an image stabilization.
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
USB Input
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Battery
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.
Other Features
Shutter
Fujifilm FinePix S1500's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps.
Flash
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 8.70 m Auto ISO.
Physical Parameters
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has dimensions of 103 x 73 x 68 mm (4.06 x 2.87 x 2.68"). It weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
103 mm (4.06")
73 mm (2.87")
73 mm (2.87")
68 mm (2.68")
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix S1500 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
POOR
46
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
AVERAGE
56
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.
6,400 Highest Native ISO
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
Wildlife Photography
AVERAGE
61
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
AVERAGE
58
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.
Small Sensor
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
GOOD
83
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Small Sensor
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
Travel Photography
GOOD
84
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Evaluation
We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and give score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
OVERALL
54
Sensor
POOR
47
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
64 Lowest Native ISO
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Photo
AVERAGE
58
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 58 for Photo parameters.
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
POOR
41
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 41 for Video parameters.
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
Focusing
AVERAGE
59
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
AVERAGE
67
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 67 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Connectivity
POOR
54
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 54 for Connectivity parameters.
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
POOR
46
We give Fujifilm FinePix S1500 a score of 46 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
Internal Storage
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
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