Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XQ1

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XQ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Fujifilm XQ1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm XQ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the Fujifilm XQ1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XQ1 is 75 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm XQ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm XQ1 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.