Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon A1000

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 11 years before the A1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the A1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the A1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and A1000 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and A1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.