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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 6 months prior to the FE-4000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-4000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FE-4000 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external 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 Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the FE-4000.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-4000 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-4000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4000 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (136g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
quite wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-4000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus FE-4000
Otherwise known as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.89 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $130