Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 2 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and NX100 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm S8200 will provide more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.