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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced around the same time to the FE-45 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the FE-45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-45 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FE-45 Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer 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) while the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the FE-45.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-45 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-45.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $130