Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 3 years before the NX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical measurements 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the NX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and NX500 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will offer more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.