FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F70EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was released 7 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F70EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F70EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The F70EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer F70EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.