Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL300

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm SL300 is 76 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm SL300.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.