Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm S9800

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the Fujifilm S9800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Fujifilm S9800. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) while the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm S9800 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm S9800.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.