Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 3 years before the S8200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd features 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) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S8200 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S8200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.