Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung TL500
Fujifilm S8100fd | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
TL500 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung TL500
Fujifilm S8100fd | TL500 | |||
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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).
Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |