Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S8200

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 2 years after the S8200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and S8200 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and S8200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.