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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 11 months earlier than the 7030 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm S8100fd 7030 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 7030 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm S8100fd 7030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical 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) and the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the 7030.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and 7030 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and 7030.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as - mju 7030
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $179