FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 18 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 scores versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer JZ500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.