Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6500

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 5 years before the S6500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the S6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S6500 is 75 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S6500.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.