Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the Fujifilm S9800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Fujifilm S9800. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the Fujifilm S9800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.