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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus XZ-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm S8100fd XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 XZ-10 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm S8100fd XZ-10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus XZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Stylus XZ-10
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