Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm SL1000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.