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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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 Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides 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 Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography information
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.89 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $0