Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500/Fujifilm-S8500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung SL102
Fujifilm S8500 | SL102 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm S8500
SL102 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SL102
Fujifilm S8500 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Samsung-SL102-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SL102 is 61 and 96 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Samsung-SL102-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Samsung-SL102-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Samsung-SL102-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called | - | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $130 |