FujiFilm T200 vs Fujifilm S8500

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm T200 and Fujifilm S8500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T200 was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T200 grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T200 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T200 and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the T200 and the Fujifilm S8500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and Fujifilm S8500 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T200 will be behind in sensor technology.