Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8100

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 17 months after the S8100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has external 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) and the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the S8100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S8100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.