Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A500FinePix S1500
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A560
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel10.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,80064 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28483648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4272 x 2400, 3104 x 2072, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1416, 2188 x 11923648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceSunlight, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range33 - 396 mm
      Optical Zoom12x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 - +1.0
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.4 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range12.00 m8.70 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      DxO Low Light ISO772
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")103 x 73 x 68 mm (4.06 x 2.87 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.8 x 4.1"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Battery PackNP-FM500H4 x AA
      Battery Life520 shots
      Internal Storage23 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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