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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 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 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years before the 1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus 1

 Fujifilm S8100fd 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 1 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 1

 Fujifilm S8100fd 1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the 1.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and 1 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and 1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 1 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Olympus 1 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Olympus 1 Street photography advice
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Olympus 1 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
has focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
35
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Olympus 1 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus Stylus 1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $700