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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 12 months before the Fujifilm S8600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S8300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S8600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 offers outer 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 specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8600 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (410 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 450g (0.99 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $200