Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 3 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores against the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 features external dimensions 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-600 UZ is 76 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.