FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 grades versus the Fujifilm S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Fujifilm S8200 is 78 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.