Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm SL1000

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has specifications of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the Fujifilm SL1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm SL1000 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm SL1000.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.