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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm S8100fd MV800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 MV800 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm S8100fd MV800 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the MV800.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and MV800 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and MV800.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (121g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung MV800
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 ID 4 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $499