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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was released 4 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm S8600 ST80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm S8600

 ST80 Fujifilm S8600 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm S8600 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the ST80.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and ST80 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and ST80.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography information
Samsung ST80 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (410 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (410 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung ST80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung ST80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 life 410 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 3 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $249