Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST100

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung ST100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and ST100 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and ST100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.