Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S5100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S5100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 12 months after the S5100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the S5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the S5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S5100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.