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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 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 S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 7 years before the Fujifilm S9800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S9800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has 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 S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9800 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9800.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $299