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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 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
  • Released January 2014
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 6 years prior to the B600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the B600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon B600

 Fujifilm S8600 B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Fujifilm S8600

 B600 Fujifilm S8600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2014More recent by 61 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon B600

 Fujifilm S8600 B600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has got external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the B600.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and B600 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and B600.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon B600 Portrait photography advice
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography advice
Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Nikon B600
63
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (280 shots)
heavier than others (500g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
Nikon B600 Landscape photography details
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (280 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
Nikon B600 Vlogging details
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others (500g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon B600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 pictures 280 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $297