Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9700

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched at a similar time to the S9700 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and S9700 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and S9700.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.