Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P610

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 13 months before the P610 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the P610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon P610 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).

See the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the P610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and P610 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and P610.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.