Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 2 months before the NX mini which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung NX mini
Fujifilm S8600 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm S8600
NX mini | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung NX mini
Fujifilm S8600 | NX mini | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | March 2014 | Same generation | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 features outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the NX mini.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and NX mini.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail because of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 650 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 3 x AA | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $530 |