Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500/Fujifilm-S8500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S9200
Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm S9200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm S8500
Fujifilm S9200 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9200
Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9200-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | |
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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 |