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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8200 versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released within a month of the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the Fujifilm T500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 versus Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $0