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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm XP30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP30 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP30 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format - Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $240