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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 12 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 143 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X-S10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements 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 X-S10 has measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the Fujifilm X-S10.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S10 is 75 and 73 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S10.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will result in extra detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
you can focus manually
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
85
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
great resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competitors (465g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X-S10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm X-S10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm X-S10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-15 2020-10-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 325 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $999