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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm S8500 ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Fujifilm S8500

 ST600 Fujifilm S8500 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm S8500 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 provides 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) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the ST600.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and ST600 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
31
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (150g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (150g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung ST600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $330