Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon S7000
Fujifilm S8600 | S7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Fujifilm S8600
S7000 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S7000
Fujifilm S8600 | S7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | |
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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 |