Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8100

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 13 months prior to the S8100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the S8100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the S8100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and S8100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8100 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.