Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm X30

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm X30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer measurements 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X30 is 75 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.