Fujifilm S8600 vs Sigma SD14

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 7 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 features outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SD14 is 76 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and SD14.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S8600 will resolve extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.