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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 12 months before the Fujifilm S9200 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Fujifilm S9200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S9200

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S9200 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm S8500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9200 Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9200

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outer 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) and the Fujifilm S9200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the Fujifilm S9200.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9200 is 61 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9200.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
32
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
37
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9200 Street photography details
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than average in class (670 grams)
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography advice
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
55
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography features
52
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1104mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (670 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (670 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging info
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than average in class (670 grams)
26
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than average (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 500 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $300