Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8200

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.