FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Fujifilm S8500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was revealed 4 years before the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the F70EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F70EXR against the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8500 will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.