Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S5100

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S5100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 17 months after the S5100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the S5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the S5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S5100.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.