Canon S110 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon S110 and Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S110 grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S110 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S110 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon S110 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S110 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.