Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung DV150F

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 13 months after the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides external 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 Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the DV150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and DV150F is 76 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and DV150F.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.