Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 6 years before the Fujifilm S9200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the Fujifilm S9200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm S9200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9200 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S9200 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.