Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S3500

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years before the S3500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside 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 S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the S3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S3500 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S3500.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor innovation.