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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 7 years prior to the B600 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the B600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon B600

 Fujifilm S8500 B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Fujifilm S8500

 B600 Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 73 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon B600

 Fujifilm S8500 B600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has got 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) and the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the B600.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and B600 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and B600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Nikon B600 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (500 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Nikon B600 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (500g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon B600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 280 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $297