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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 3 years after the SL720 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S8500 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm S8500

 SL720 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S8500 SL720 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the SL720.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and SL720 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and SL720.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than others (670 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $119