Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-3

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 3 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers 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 Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and NEX-3 is 76 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and NEX-3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8600 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8600 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.