Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released July 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") feature different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm X10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the Fujifilm X10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm X10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm S8100fd | Fujifilm X10 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
Fujifilm X10 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm S8100fd | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the Fujifilm X10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X10 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Fujifilm X10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Fujifilm X10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-07-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS I |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/1000 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 245 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $600 |