Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST6500

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8200 versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 24 months later than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and ST6500 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.