Fujifilm JZ200 vs Fujifilm S8500

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Fujifilm S8500 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.