Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9100

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was launched 3 years later than the S9100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades against the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the S9100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and S9100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.