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Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Renewed by Canon 1100D
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 1000D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was brought out 5 months before the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1000D matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 1000D Fujifilm S8100fd 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon 1000D

 Fujifilm S8100fd 1000D 

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S8100fd

 1000D Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJuly 2008January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D features physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1000D and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and Fujifilm S8100fd is 70 and 75 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The 1000D has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1000D
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon EOS 1000DFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Other name EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-07-22 2009-01-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 gr (1.11 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $300