Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung CL5

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 3 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the CL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and CL5 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and CL5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8500 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.