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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 4 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer 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 TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-820 iHS is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $500