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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm S8200 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Fujifilm S8200

 SL202 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm S8200 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the SL202.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SL202 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and SL202.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
27
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung SL202
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $140