Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S8000

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S8000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and S8000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 2 years later than the S8000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the S8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the S8000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and S8000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and S8000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.