Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P600

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 13 months prior to the P600 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the P600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Nikon Coolpix P600. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys external 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 P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the P600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and P600 is 61 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and P600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.