Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung ST80
Fujifilm S8600 | ST80 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm S8600
ST80 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung ST80
Fujifilm S8600 | ST80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |