Fujifilm F660EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm S8600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the Fujifilm S8600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.