Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 features 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.