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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Fujifilm X10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm X10

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm X10 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm X10
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