Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S70

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon S70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 3 years later than the S70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the S70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Nikon Coolpix S70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the S70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and S70 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and S70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.