Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon D3100

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon D3100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and D3100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 2 years later than the D3100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the D3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Nikon D3100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon D3100 has sizing of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon D3100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the D3100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and D3100 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and D3100.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S8500 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.