Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8300 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.