Reasons to choose FinePix J15
Released in 2008, FinePix J15 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 162 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix J15
vs Samsung SL50
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FinePix J1528 mm²
SL50- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The SL50 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 J15MetricSL50
8.2 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.74 µmPixel pitch1.65 µm
3.03 µm²Pixel area2.72 µm²
33.01 MP/cm²Pixel density36.79 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
162 gWeight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 SL50 has the larger sensor area. The SL50 has the lighter body. The SL50 has the higher effective resolution. The SL50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SL50
Released in 2010, SL50 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.