Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P1000

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 10 years before the P1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the P1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the P1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P1000 is 75 and 49 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.