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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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 T550 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm T550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 provides physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T550 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
63
good battery pack (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
48
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
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 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 410 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $160