Canon S90 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a complete review of the Canon S90 and Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is fairly close but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S90 was announced 15 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S90 scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S90 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 92 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The S90 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The younger S90 should have a benefit in sensor technology.