Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8100fd in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.