Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P7800

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 23 months earlier than the P7800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the P7800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and P7800.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm JZ100 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.