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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S8600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm F600 EXR Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm F600 EXR Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
39
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (410 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (410 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 450 gr (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-50 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $200