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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 6 years before the Fujifilm S9200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the Fujifilm S9200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S9200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S9200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm S9200.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9200 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S9200 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery power (500 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 500 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300