Fujifilm FinePix S8600

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S8600.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2432 x 2432, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 comes with 3 x AA battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has dimensions of 121 x 81 x 65 mm (4.76 x 3.19 x 2.56"). It weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    121 mm (4.76")

    81 mm (3.19")

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    65 mm (2.56")

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    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix S8600 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    49

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

    Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    56

    Sensor

    POOR
    48

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 48 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S8600 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


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