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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R 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
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 6 years prior to the A7R and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm S8100fd A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A7R Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm S8100fd A7R 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the A7R.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and A7R is 75 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and A7R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will offer you greater detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Sony A7R Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
83
you can focus manually
amazing MP (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Sony A7R Street photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
environment proofing
amazing MP (36MP)
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
35
manual focus
quite 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)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony A7R
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
36
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than average in class (465g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $1,898