Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released around the same time to the Fujifilm T500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 offers exterior 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) while the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the Fujifilm T500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.