Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung SL202

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 4 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the SL202.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SL202 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and SL202.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.