Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm X-S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 features outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8600 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 76 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8600 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.