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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X-S1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S1 is 75 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography information
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
26
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm X-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-11-24
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format - H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 920 gr (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $399