Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Fujifilm S8500
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S8500
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |