Nikon D3100 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1500

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D3100 and the Fujifilm FinePix S1500, 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.

Nikon D3100 was introduced in December 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3100 over Fujifilm FinePix S1500.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1500 over Nikon D3100.

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.

Screen

Nikon D3100 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Nikon D3100 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix S1500 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D3100 has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has 100% coverage magnification.

Nikon D3100 features a 14 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.1 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 355.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. 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 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

Nikon D3100 is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3072 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. 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.

Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has an image stabilization.

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 and HDMI Outputs

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

Battery

Nikon D3100 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 550 shots and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D3100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has a single card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D3100 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D3100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1500. Nikon D3100 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S1500 can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D3100 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 has . Nikon D3100 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D3100 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D3100 and ±3 EV range on Fujifilm FinePix S1500. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3100 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix S1500.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D3100 and 8.70 m Auto ISO on Fujifilm FinePix S1500. Nikon D3100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D3100.

Nikon D3100 body has dimensions of 124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95") and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 body has dimensions of 103 x 73 x 68 mm (4.06 x 2.87 x 2.68"). Nikon D3100 weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S1500 weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz).

Nikon D3100

Fujifilm FinePix S1500

124 mm

96 mm

103 mm

73 mm

96 mm

73 mm

75 mm

68 mm