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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled around the same time to the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8500 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8500

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8500 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670 grams)
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $450