Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh PX

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 3 years earlier than the PX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer dimensions 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 Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and PX is 75 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and PX.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.