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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm T500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the Fujifilm T500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T500 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
63
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than average in class (136g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $0