Fujifilm FinePix S1500

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    Highlights

    • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 1.4 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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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.

    Pros and Cons

    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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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    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")

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    68 mm (2.68")

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    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
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    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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