Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B600

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the B600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 & Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon B600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the B600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and B600 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and B600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 will be behind in sensor innovation.