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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Fujifilm S9800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9800 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and 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 when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
52
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $299