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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S8600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S8600 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
great battery power (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 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 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 450 gr (0.99 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $200