• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 396.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/3 inch 17.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd
  • Nikon Coolpix S30
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General
Model Number: S1500 S30
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: EVF Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $249.95 $119.95
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2009-03-15 2012-02-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 11.5 oz (325 g) 7.5 oz (214 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.7 in.
(103 x 73 x 68 mm)
4.0 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.
(102 x 65 x 39 mm)
Waterproof: No Yes
Waterproof Depth: n/a  
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 10.0 10.1
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/3 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 17.28mm2 (4.8mm x 3.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.69 microns 1.32 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2 4:3
Color Filter Type:    
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.4 1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30.00)
320x240 (30.00)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG)  
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Fujinon NIKKOR, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 33 - 396mm 29 - 87mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.9 - 70.8mm 4.1 - 12.3mm
Zoom Ratio: 12.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 - 5.6 (wide) / f/5.0 - 8.0 (tele) f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 2 - 100 cm
0.8 - 39.4 in
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5.7x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect (Area, Multi, Center, Tracking), Continuous AF Contrast Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: EVF / LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type: EVF type  
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution:   n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.7 2.7
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3 megapixels) Auto (80 to 1600)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom Auto, Manual
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 8 sec 1/1000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 256-zone multi 256-segment matrix, center-weighted
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes No
Shutter Priority: Yes No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes No
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod),Natural light, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Panorama Scene modes include Underwater, Interval Shooting, Highlight Color, Diorama (miniature) Effect, Closeups, Continuous, Food Mode, Soft Focus and Fireworks; Special effects include Soft Focus, Selective Color and Miniature
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 0.4m / 1.3 ft. to 8.7m / 28.5 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 1.5m / 4.9 ft. to 4.8m / 15.7 ft.; Macro: Approx. 0.3m / 1.0 ft. to 3.0m / 9.8 ft. Auto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / xD SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG)  
Included Memory: 23.0 MB 47.0 MB
Included Memory Type: Internal Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):    
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 1.4 1.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   4
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 300 shots (Alkaline AA) 410 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 4 x AA 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline, Lithium disposable or NiMH rechargeable Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included: 4 x AA Alkaline disposable 2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:   Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Dual Image Stabilization, Automatic Scene Recognition, Panoramic Shooting mode, 14 Pre-programmed Scene Modes. Waterproof to 9.8 feet (3m), Shockproof to 2.6 feet (80cm), Dustproof, 720p HD Movies, Smart Portrait System. Available in a choice of colors including white, blue and pink.