Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 2 years after the SH100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the SH100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SH100 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.