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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon S230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and S230 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 4 years after the S230 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the S230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm S8600 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm S8600

 S230 Fujifilm S8600 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm S8600 S230 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon S230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the S230.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and S230 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and S230.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Nikon S230 Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
Nikon S230 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Nikon S230 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 115g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 3 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $150