Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 7 months earlier than the a5100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has got external 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) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and a5100 is 76 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and a5100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8600 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.