Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500
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Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon 80D
(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

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.

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.

Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Fujifilm S8500
90D | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 81 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon 90D
Fujifilm S8500 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Fujifilm S8500
90D | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |