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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C 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
  • Announced January 2009
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Other Name is Typ112
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Leica C, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 5 years prior to the C which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica C

 Fujifilm S8100fd C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 C Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica C

 Fujifilm S8100fd C 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Leica C 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 depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the C.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and C is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and C.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica C will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Leica C Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Leica C Sports photography info
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Leica C Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Leica C Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
39
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica C
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdLeica C
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Leica C
Otherwise known as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $1,299