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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm T500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $0