Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Launched November 2011
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Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm X-S1
| Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | November 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S8500
| Fujifilm X-S1 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm X-S1
| Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has sizing of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8500 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the Fujifilm X-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm X-S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S8500 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-11-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | EXR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 920 gr (2.03 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $500 | $399 |
