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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 5 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm F800EXR Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm F800EXR Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (232g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
69
lighter than others in class (232g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
50
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $500