Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon S8100

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon S8100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and S8100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 2 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the S8100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and S8100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and S8100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.