Reasons to choose FinePix IS-1
Released in 2007, FinePix IS-1 has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 649 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix IS-1
vs Samsung Pro815
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix IS-158 mm²
Pro815- Area ratio
- 1.21:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 21%
The Pro815 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix IS-1MetricPro815
9.1 MPEffective pixels8 MP
8 × 6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.3 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
5.27 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
18.96 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
649 gWeight910 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageCompact Flash Type I or II
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery3.7V Li-ion or 3V Lithium battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Pro815 has the larger sensor area. The FinePix IS-1 has the lighter body. The FinePix IS-1 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix IS-1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Pro815
Released in 2005, Pro815 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 910 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.