FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S6100

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and S6100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was launched 7 months earlier than the S6100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F80EXR scores vs the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F80EXR versus the S6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and S6100.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S6100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.