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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 24 months before the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S8100fd SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S8100fd SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-610UZ is 75 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
35
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
26
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life - 340 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $299