Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.