Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9100

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 18 months after the S9100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 features physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the S9100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and S9100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and S9100.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.