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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 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
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 10 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm S8100fd G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 G900 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm S8100fd G900 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the G900.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and G900 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and G900.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $752