Fujifilm F750EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F750EXR and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was unveiled 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F750EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F750EXR has outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F750EXR and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F750EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.