Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera
The Fuji FinePix S1500 combines a powerful, 12x optical zoom with legendary Fujifilm imaging technology. Compact and easy to use, the S1500 is a perfect choice for active family and recreational photography. From wide-angle landscapes to super telephoto sports games, the S1500 captures all of your subjects with rich, accurate color and stunning detail. The newly-developed Scene Recognition Auto (SR Auto) Mode analyzes and captures your composition with one of 6 custom shooting positions. Fast continuous shooting (up to 13.5 frames per second) ensures that you'll never miss the moments that matter. Dual Image Stabilization combines sensor-shift technology with high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) for razor sharp images - even under low light. The S1500 also boasts a new Panoramic Shooting mode. This allows you to stitch 3 consecutive photos into one large panoramic image file. Packed with features and easy to carry, the Fuji FinePix S1500 brings a wealth of creative possibilities to your digital lifestyle.
- 12x Optical Zoom Lens
- Covering an amazing range of 33-396mm (35mm equivalent), the S1500 is flexible enough to capture your wide angle and super telephoto vision. From landscapes to soccer games, you'll never have to compromise again with your point of view.
- Advanced Scene Recognition (SR) Technology
- Using advanced Scene Recognition (SR) Auto technology, the S1500 matches your composition with one of six scene-specific capture modes. Exposure, white balance, and focus are all optimized for your scene, ensuring the highest quality photos possible.
- Continuous Shooting Mode
- With high-speed continuous shooting up to 13.5 frames per second, you'll never miss the moments that matter. From sports games to wildlife photography, a fast burst rate is invaluable for freezing subjects in action. 1
- Panorama Shooting Mode
- Panorama Shooting Mode combines 3 consecutive photos into one wide-format image file. Unleash your creativity by making incredible panoramic landscapes and artistic photos - without the use of a computer.
- Advanced Face Detection
- Fuji's newly-developed Face Detection Technology can recognize up to 6 individual faces in a single photo - always ensuring proper focus and smiles.
- Large, 2.7" LCD
- Framing your photos couldn't be easier than with the S1500's bright, crisp 2.7" LCD. A wide viewing angle and life-like color rendering make composing and reviewing your photos a pleasurable experience, even under bright sunlight.
- Dual Image Stabilization Technology
- Fuji's CCD Shift Image Stabilization Mode helps correct for unwanted camera shake and image blur. Combined with high ISO 6400 sensitivity, the S1500 delivers sharp, natural looking photos - even under low light. 2
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| Camera Type | Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 10.3MP, Recorded: 10.0MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG, AVI, WAV |
| File Size | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 5.9-70.8mm f/2.8-5.0 (35mm film equivalent: 33-396mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 12x, Digital: 5.7x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.3' (40cm) - infinity Macro: 0.2' (5cm) - 9.8' (3m) Super Macro: 0.1' (2cm) - 3.3' (100cm) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
ISO: 64-6400
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Please Note:ISO 3200 and 6400 are only possible at 3 megapixel or lower resolution. close |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
| Metering | 256 Multi Segment, Spot, Average |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene |
| White Balance | Sunlight, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability |
Up to 13.5fps
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Please Note:Resolution is lowered with higher continuous shooting modes. close |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | Up to 28.5' (8.7m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Dedicated Flash System | N/A |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 23MB of Internal Memory |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: High Res:200 - Low Res:6,190 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 640x480 @ 30fps, 320x240 @ 30fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 2GB or 1 hour |
| Audio Recording |
Audio with Video Voice Memo with Photo: Up to 30 seconds |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Display | 2.7" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, A/V Out |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000 (SP4), XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating Temperature:32-104°F/0-40°C Humidity: 80% or less |
| Weatherproofing | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Durability | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | 4x AA-size Batteries |
| Power Adapter | CP-04 DC Coupler with AC Adapter AC-5VX (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 2.9 x 2.7" (102.5 x 73.0 x 67.8mm) |
| Weight | 11.4 oz (324g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 45 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (40)
- Large clear LCD (35)
- Zoom range/performance (33)
- Good battery life (25)
- Great resolution (25)
Cons
- Lag / shutter delay (11)
Best Uses
- Travel (35)
- Everyday photos (22)
- Outdoors (20)
- Family photos (16)
- Home (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (24), Photo enthusiast (15), Semi-pro photographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great camera
I purchased this camera as a replacement for my Canon A640 (shattered the lens) and am VERY happy with this camera!
I primarily shoot nature, wildlife and landscape photography.
I purchased this camera as a replacement for my Canon A640 (shattered the lens) and am VERY happy with this camera!
I primarily shoot nature, wildlife and landscape photography.
The image quality is awsome and very sharp. You could see the detail - eye lashes and whiskers on the shot of the tiger with great clarity. No sharpening necessary!
The color quality is excellent.
Image stabalization is very good - can hand hold a lot more shots without having to pull out a tripod.
The live histogram feature is nice.
Camera has a true continous shooting mode - saves all the pics in a sequence, not just the last 3.
Not as good in extreme low light situations and the faster 13 frames per second shooting mode is not available in the higher resolutions. But that is what my DSLR camera is for.
The only complaint that I have is with Fuji, not the camera. The advanced owner's manual is provided on a CD. A printed manual would have been nice to toss in the camera bag until one gets to know the camera inside out to access the advanced features of the camera, like which button did I push again to see the live histogram? That said, the learning curve is minimal with this camera. It only took a short time to learn the camera features inside out.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Sad cousin to S700. Newer is not better
After using Fuji S700, I bought the 1500 as a spare and am really disappointed. The two most annoying features are abominable shutter lag and worse, the location of battery/mem. card chamber....Read complete review
After using Fuji S700, I bought the 1500 as a spare and am really disappointed. The two most annoying features are abominable shutter lag and worse, the location of battery/mem. card chamber. When in the field or wedding, changing batteries things tend to dump out of the bottom location: In snow or sand this can be the loss of several shots or function. With gloves, even light ones, forget it. For a friend there are better buys out there, even if less zoom and MPs.
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Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
B & H Photo shopping site that offers a photo machine at an affordable price for us, thank you.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I love this product I love to take pictures I got this product in new york and took at least 100 pictures .I took a lot of pictures from the top of the Empire State Building and the came out very well. I love this product and I would recomend it to anyone who wants good value for there money. It is also good for anyone who likes to take excellent pictures but likes to have a compact camera overall this is a great product.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
This little camera is great. Works well and is great for the size and range of zoom. Is used for sample and idea pictures for producing art.It is easy to use and is comfortabe handleing.Would like the wide angle to wider and not so long in the telephoto.Over all is great camera and a good price.Thanks Frank Kreipe[@]
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
Pros: price, size and technical features
Contra: availability (It was very difficult to find)
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I think this is great camera for both - beginners and professionals. The price is also very friendly. Would recommend to anyone. I didn't find any cons...
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Complicated Controls
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I bought a camera because I have a new daughter and was tired of my shots not turning out with my old digital camera. I love the burst shooting feature to capture the great facial expressions of my baby.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I use this camera mostly for landscape shots along with a few portraits and I couldn't be happier! It's very easy to use and the settings are very convenient. I was extremely impressed with the picture quality that the camera produces. So far I haven't found anything that I don't like about it.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Resolution
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Macro Photography
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
Photography is a hobby of mine but I don't want to spend the money on a digital SLR. This camera provides crisp, clear shots and is easy to use. I used to have a similar camera but never could figure out all the different settings. The FinePix S1500 has similar settings but a description of the setting pops up on the screen to remind me how to use it. It was easy to learn how to use this camera, and I love all the different features it has, including manual settings. I also like how light weight and small it is.
The only draw back of this camera is that when you review a photo on the screen after you take the picture, it looks really pixalized. The actual photo is NOT like that, one you get it on your computer. But it scared me the first time I took a photo. I was afraid the actual shot would look like that.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- No printed Owner's Manual
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I have only had the camera a short time, but so far have found it simple to use. The controls come naturally to my fingers, and both the LED/EVF and clear and crisp. I have a FujiFilm S5100 with an adaptor ring and wish the 1500 came with one to protect the lens. I also wish the owner's manual was in the box. It took a couple of days for me to get enough paper to print it out, since I am one of those grumpy old men who like to have the manual in my hand while I am pushing buttons.
Can wait to get this down to the NC coast to take some summer photos of the ocean.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
its a very great product and i am vere happy to buyt
Pros
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Complicated Controls
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Macro Photography
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I decided on this camera because it offered so much in the way of zoom, image options, and that it also had a viewfinder. I have owned a Fuji finepix for ten years and have taken some great pictures so I anticipated even better with this camera. I have struggled with this camera and find it much more difficult to operate. The controls are not the same and require the manual to understand. I still would purchase it again and think it will be worth it once I am comfortable with it.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
this camera is great. I have been looking for a small powerful camera and this is it. Love fuji camera's.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I ordered 5 of these for my adult children for Christmas, after having a FinePix S5100 (4MP) 5.5 years with great success, I felt this camera would be perfect for them to document this Christmas and ones to come. Each one of the recipients has voiced their opinions to me that "this was an awsome gift and they really liked the various options." As we all know everyone is different, my oldest son likes to photgraph and video his children and dog, my oldest daughter will probably have mastered the options because she likes to experiment. None of them have had a camera that allows them the freedon to explore and be creative, I belive this camera allows that freedom and will serve them well for many years.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I'm a mortgage broker and i use the camera to take picures of houses and propertys. I like it how it captures pictures without the blurr. But it could have a rechargable battery instead of those AA batterys.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great price
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Great zoom range performance
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
We did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I previously had a Kodak Easyshare Z740 and was looking for an equivalent camera, that is a camera that takes excellent pictures and has an optical zoom and a viewfinder. This camera fits the bill and then some. I've only had it since Christmas but I am very pleased with the pictures that it takes. I also like that the flash does not work unless you open it, making it easy to override the flash when you don't want it. However, I imagine some (forgetful) people might not like this feature as they may not remember to open the flash even when they need it. I highly recommend this camera, especially if you are looking to upgrade from a point and shoot. You cannot beat the price either.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Battery Life
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
This camara is easy to use, takes great close ups, light weight.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Battery Life
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
Great camera for the price!
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
Simple to use with more features than a point & shoot
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
This is my 4th Fujifilm camera. I upgrade to the newest small Digital every couple of years and hand the old one down to my Son. I also have a Pentax SLR but the Fuji is the one I most ofter grab and always my travel companion overseas.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera:
I'm not a professional photographer, in fact, I'm terrible at taking pictures.
This camera makes life very easy. It takes great pictures, at high resolution, in day, low-light, and even night modes. Its quick and easy.
I can't find any faults with it. Its great, especially for the price!
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Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $9.95
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
What's in the Box
- 4 x AA-size Batteries
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Camera Strap
- Lens Cap
- Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Fuji Limited Warranty
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