Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung NX500

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 7 years prior to the NX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the NX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and NX500 is 75 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and NX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will deliver greater detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.