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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Released January 2009
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm XP50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the Fujifilm XP50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm XP50 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm XP50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd features exterior 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 XP50 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm XP50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the Fujifilm XP50.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP50 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
35
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $180