Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 1s

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 7 years earlier than the 1s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the 1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and 1s is 75 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and 1s.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus 1s will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.