Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Released July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 7 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm S8600 | A7S III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm S8600
| A7S III | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 79 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+980k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm S8600 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 features 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) and the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the A7S III.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and A7S III is 76 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and A7S III.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm S8600 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2020-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 759 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 699 gr (1.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 shots | 600 shots |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 3 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Retail cost | $200 | $3,499 |
