Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon Z7

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 10 years earlier than the Z7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Z7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got physical 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the Z7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z7 is 75 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Z7.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 will give you more detail because of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.