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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm S8500 SH100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Fujifilm S8500

 SH100 Fujifilm S8500 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm S8500 SH100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Samsung SH100
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
33
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SH100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung SH100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $200