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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was launched at a similar time to the SP-100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S8600 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm S8600

 SP-100 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S8600 SP-100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 features physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the SP-100.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-100 is 76 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery power (410 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (594g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (594g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photos 330 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $400