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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 11 months before the FE-47 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the FE-47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-47 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FE-47 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm S8100fd FE-47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the FE-47.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-47 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FE-47.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus FE-47
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus FE-47
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
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 functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 grams (0.89 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 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 Single Single
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