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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm T500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the Fujifilm T500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm T500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $0