Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S8600

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S8600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S8600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S8600 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.