Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 24 months after the ST90 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores against the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the ST90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and ST90 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and ST90.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.