Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm S8600 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs 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 HS50 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 54 and 76 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.