Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8600

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S8600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8600 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the Fujifilm S8600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8600 is 95 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8600.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind in sensor tech.