Fujifilm S8600 vs Canon SX700 HS

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Fujifilm S8600 vs Canon SX700 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S8600 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX700 HS Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm S8600 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Less expensive
$230 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
900 mm vs 750 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Fujifilm S8600

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
34 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
269g vs 450g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm S8600.
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Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Fujifilm S8600

Olympus SP-810UZ

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bulb shutter
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Canon SX700 HS

Olympus SP-810UZ

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$330
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Compared to Nikon L820

Fujifilm S8600

Nikon L820

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$199
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L820

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon L820

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Manual focus

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L820

Compared to Nikon L830

Fujifilm S8600

Nikon L830

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$400
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L830

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon L830

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Manual focus

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L830

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Fujifilm S8600

Panasonic ZS40

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Fujifilm S8600

Canon SX710 HS

$250
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

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