Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S30

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 4 years earlier than the S30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the S30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S30 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.