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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 13 months earlier than the S7000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the S7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon S7000

 Fujifilm S8600 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Fujifilm S8600

 S7000 Fujifilm S8600 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S7000

 Fujifilm S8600 S7000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the S7000.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and S7000 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and S7000.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography info
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Nikon S7000
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
Nikon S7000 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (410 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
low battery (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (165g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
46
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging factors
Nikon S7000 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (165g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S7000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 450g (0.99 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images 180 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $280