Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S9700

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 6 years before the S9700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S9700 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S9700.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.