FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was unveiled 18 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HS10 grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 has outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 60 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern HS10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.