Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 60 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.