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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 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 P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled very close to the P600 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the P600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P600

 Fujifilm S8600 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Fujifilm S8600

 P600 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P600

 Fujifilm S8600 P600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 features exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon P600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the P600.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and P600 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and P600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P600 Portrait photography advice
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography factors
Nikon P600 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P600 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery life (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
Landscape photography with Nikon P600
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
Nikon P600 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
59
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $750