Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm XP60

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm XP60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 7 months later than the Fujifilm XP60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the Fujifilm XP60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Fujifilm FinePix XP60. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Fujifilm XP60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outside measurements 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 XP60 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm XP60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the Fujifilm XP60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm XP60 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm XP60.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.