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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 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 XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the Fujifilm XP70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm XP70 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with 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) while the Fujifilm XP70 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm XP70 in our completely 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 use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm XP70.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP70 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XP70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $199