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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 3 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung TL320

 Fujifilm S8500 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Fujifilm S8500

 TL320 Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung TL320

 Fujifilm S8500 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung TL320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the TL320.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and TL320 is 61 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and TL320.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8500 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (670 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung TL320
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung TL320
Other name - WB1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-23
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $380