Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S8100

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S8100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and S8100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 10 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the S8100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and S8100 is 73 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will show greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.