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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured 5 years before the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S2000HD Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S2000HD Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S8500 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
38
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
30
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
21
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/7000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $500