Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm T500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the Fujifilm T500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the Fujifilm T500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.