FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S8100

Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S8100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 2 months before the S8100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HS10 grades against the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 features physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HS10 versus the S8100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and S8100 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8100 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.