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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm S8100fd EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 EX2F Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung EX2F

 Fujifilm S8100fd EX2F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the EX2F.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and EX2F is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and EX2F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung EX2F will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (294g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung EX2F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $478