Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony A7R
Fujifilm S8100fd | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm S8100fd
A7R | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A7R
Fujifilm S8100fd | A7R | |||
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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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A7R Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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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 |