Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon B700

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 3 years earlier than the B700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores against the B700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Nikon Coolpix B700. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon B700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the B700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and B700 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and B700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon B700 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.