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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F70EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Fujifilm S8600

 F70EXR Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 Fujifilm S8600 F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Fujifilm S8600

 F70EXR Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR against the Fujifilm S8600.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 93 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8600 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography info
31
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Fujifilm S8600
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Other name FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 450g (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-50 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $200