Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S02

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S02, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years before the S02 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the S02 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Nikon Coolpix S02. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S02 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the S02.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S02 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S02.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S02 will give more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.