Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 9 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and NX1100 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.