Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S640

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S640, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 6 months earlier than the S640 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the S640.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S640 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S640.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S640 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.