Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ15W

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and HZ15W is 76 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.