Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST600

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 4 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the ST600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and ST600 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and ST600.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.