Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P520

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and P520 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 5 years earlier than the P520 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the P520.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P520 is 75 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P520.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P520 to produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.