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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced around the same time to the Fujifilm S8600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S8600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8600 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (410 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery power (410 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
46
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (680g)
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 450g (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-85 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $200