Canon N100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a thorough review of the Canon N100 and Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the N100 grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon N100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon N100 and Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the N100 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 89 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon N100 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher N100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.