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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 4 years after the CL5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm S8600 CL5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Fujifilm S8600

 CL5 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm S8600 CL5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the CL5.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and CL5 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and CL5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S8600 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
Samsung CL5 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung CL5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung CL5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $391