Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 96 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 100 HS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.