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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 18 months before the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm S8100fd TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TL500 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm S8100fd TL500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the TL500.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TL500 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TL500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (386g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $527