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Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon N versus Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the N matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 N Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon N

 Fujifilm S8100fd N 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm S8100fd

 N Fujifilm S8100fd 

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N features outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the N compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon N to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger N will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
72
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone socket
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot NFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot N Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $300