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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 5 months after the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony NEX-5T

 Fujifilm S8600 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Fujifilm S8600

 NEX-5T Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony NEX-5T

 Fujifilm S8600 NEX-5T 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior 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) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the NEX-5T.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and NEX-5T is 76 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
77
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony NEX-5T
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $400