Fujifilm FinePix S1500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 was introduced in February 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Fujifilm S1500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1500 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Reachs More Telephoto 396 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.0 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 5 cm
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.4 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 23 MB vs 6 MB

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      Olympus E-510
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Samsung WB150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Nikon P520
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      Sony W310
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 over Fujifilm FinePix S1500.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 33 mm vs 28 mm
      Lighter 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) vs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
        Internal Storage23 MB6 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.0 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.4 fps1.1 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.

      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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      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 Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a single card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 has a single SD/SDHC/Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1500, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. Fujifilm FinePix S1500 can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.70 m Auto ISO on Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and 3.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 body has dimensions of 103 x 73 x 68 mm (4.06 x 2.87 x 2.68") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 body has dimensions of 95 x 55 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.17 x 0.75"). Fujifilm FinePix S1500 weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      103 mm

      73 mm

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      95 mm

      55 mm

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      68 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      83
      •   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)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      84
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 and give them scores of 54 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S1500

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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