Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S1000pj

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 4 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S1000pj in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the S1000pj.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and S1000pj is 76 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and S1000pj.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.