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Fujifilm FinePix S8500

Fujifilm FinePix S8500

157 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
zoom (28)
usability (27)
price (26)
portability (18)
image quality (17)

Negative
focus (6)
reliability (5)
screen (2)
energy (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and price. The zoom and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the durability, while many are less positive about the energy efficiency and screen.

usability, portability, zoom, price, image quality

focus, reliability, screen, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm FinePix S8500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S8500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S8500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and glare. The usability and zoom also get good views. Some have doubts about the screen and reliability. Views are divided on the durability.

portability, zoom, usability, glare, design

focus, reliability, screen

79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S8500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S8500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the performance and zoom are generally positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably. The screen and focus get mixed comments, while the energy efficiency and reliability get less positive views.

usability, price, image quality, zoom, performance

portability, reliability, energy

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S8500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S8500 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom. Many are less positive about the usability and portability.

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portability, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Review

The Fujifilm FinePix S8500 is an ultra-zoom digital compact camera with a huge 46x optical zoom lens that starts from 24mm and reaches 1104mm at maximum telephoto. It also has a 16 megapixel back-illuminated sensor, Full 1080p HD video at 60fps, a 1cm...

Despite our original reservations about fudging the line between superzoom and bridge, the Fujifilm FinePix S8500 works quite well. It gives the best features of a bridge camera such as manual control, its size, sturdiness and large zoom with two...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Digit Digital Cameras (digit.in)

Fujifilm FinePix S8500

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

The Fujifilm FinePix S8500 is a superb choice if you want an advanced camera with a compact, fixed lens body. With a 46x optical zoom lens, you really don?t have to bother to change the lens every now and then depending on your shot and a good...

Jul, 2013

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Great Camera for the price

Great Camera for bird photography. Has a bit too many options, takes a long time to get used to them. At low ISO settings the images are great. Above ISO 400 its best to avoid. Hence low light with long zoom is not the best option. Otherwise a great...

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Good Camera. Worh the Purchase.

I bought the camera on 20th April 2015. I am posting this review after a month of usage. I bought the camera to understand the basics of photography. And I am happy to say that the Camera its doing it pretty well. I have now started going to manual...

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Five Stars

Amazon = Amazing...

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Five Stars

Good packing... Super camera...

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

VFM

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Five Stars

Its amazing. Try it for ur any type of snaps.

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

One of the best point and shoot camera with many features for excellent price

<<<<<< >>>>>>>> I am no professional photographer but I can tell you this is one of the best camera's. Bought 2 weeks ago so do not completely know the pros and cons but I like it already!! I would also like to...

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