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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm X20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X20 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (353 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm X20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm X20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone 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) 353g (0.78 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 270 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Cost at release $300 $500