Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8400W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 14 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.