Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured at a similar time to the Fujifilm SL1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 61 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.