Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 96 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JV150 will have an advantage in sensor technology.