Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm S8100fd | FE-4030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
FE-4030 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm S8100fd | FE-4030 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |