Reasons to choose FinePix S1500
Released in 2009, FinePix S1500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 325 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S1500
vs Fujifilm FinePix S2990
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix S150028 mm²
FinePix S2990- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix S1500 and FinePix S2990 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S1500MetricFinePix S2990
10 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
325 gWeight341 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
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 FinePix S1500 and FinePix S2990 have the same sensor area. The FinePix S1500 has the lighter body. The FinePix S2990 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S2990 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S2990
Released in 2011, FinePix S2990 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 341 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.