Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S32

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 6 years before the S32 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with physical 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 S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S32 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the S32.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S32 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S32.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S32 will show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.