Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix B600. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon B600
Fujifilm S8500 | B600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Fujifilm S8500
B600 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 73 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon B600
Fujifilm S8500 | B600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon B600 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix B600 | |
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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 |