FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8600

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T300 grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Check the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the T300 compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and Fujifilm S8600 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older T300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.