Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9400W

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the Fujifilm S9400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys 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) while the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9400W is 75 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.