Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the SL102.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SL102 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.