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Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 90D was unveiled 6 years later than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 90D grades against the Fujifilm S8500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Fujifilm S8500

 90D Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2013More recent by 81 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon 90D

 Fujifilm S8500 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Fujifilm S8500

 90D Fujifilm S8500 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D and the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and Fujifilm S8500 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 90D with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 90D will give greater detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 90D provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
83
you can focus manually
resolution is high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
31
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is high (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is high (33MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
52
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 per charge)
no image stabilization
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon EOS 90DFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 90D Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/7000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,199 $500