FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8400W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JV100 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and Fujifilm S8400W is 96 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.