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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 6 years before the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions 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 S8100fd versus Fujifilm S8600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8600 is 75 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (410 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (410 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 450g (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 - 410 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $200