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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
81
Features
80
Overall
80

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 13 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm S8100fd fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 fp L Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2009More modern by 148 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm S8100fd fp L 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the fp L.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and fp L is 75 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will render more detail using its extra 51MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
88
has manual focus
MP count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sigma fp L
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sigma fp L
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-15 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $2,499