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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 11 months earlier than the FE-4030 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-4030 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FE-4030 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the FE-4030.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-4030 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-4030.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-4030
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $130