Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm X100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm X100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 21 months later than the Fujifilm X100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the Fujifilm X100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100 has specifications of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the Fujifilm X100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm X100 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm X100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8200 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S8200 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.