Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Fujifilm S8100fd
N | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon N
Fujifilm S8100fd | N | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon N and Fujifilm S8100fd
N | Fujifilm S8100fd |
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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).
Look at the Canon N versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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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 |