Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 3 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and SL30 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and SL30.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.