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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched very close to the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S8500 ST150F 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm S8500

 ST150F Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S8500 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the ST150F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and ST150F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
56
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $300