Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P950

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 12 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got physical 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) and the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the P950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P950 is 75 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P950.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P950 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.