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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 7 years earlier than the S33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the S33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm S8100fd S33 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S33 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm S8100fd S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the S33.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S33 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S33.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S33 will produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Nikon S33 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Nikon S33 Sports photography details
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment sealing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Nikon S33 Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (221 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $150