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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Later Model is Nikon P7700
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years before the P7100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon P7100

 Fujifilm S8100fd P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 P7100 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P7100

 Fujifilm S8100fd P7100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 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 using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the P7100.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P7100 is 75 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P7100.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Nikon P7100 Street photography info
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Nikon P7100 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Nikon P7100
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average (395g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Nikon P7100 Vlogging information
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (395 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P7100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix P7100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $750