Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 5 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8400W is 75 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8400W.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.