FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Fujifilm S8600, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F80EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR against the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8600 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.