Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4000

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 12 months prior to the S4000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the S4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external 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) whilst the Nikon S4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the S4000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S4000 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S4000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4000 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.