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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S8600 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
32
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (670g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (410 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
great battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others (670g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-1104mm (46.0x) 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 450 gr (0.99 lbs)
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 pictures
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $200