Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Succeeded the Sony a5000
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 Overview
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony a5100
Fujifilm S8600 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm S8600
a5100 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | January 2014 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony a5100
Fujifilm S8600 | a5100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 400 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 3 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $448 |