Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus XZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 5 years prior to the XZ-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm S8100fd | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
XZ-10 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm S8100fd | XZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys external 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 XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the XZ-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and XZ-10 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and XZ-10.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus XZ-10 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 221g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | Li-50B |
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 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $428 |