Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 6 years prior to the A7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers exterior measurements 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 Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and A7 is 75 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and A7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.