Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S9500

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 5 years before the S9500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the S9500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S9500 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S9500.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.