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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony A100

 Fujifilm S8100fd A100 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2006Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A100 Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A100

 Fujifilm S8100fd A100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has exterior measurements 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 Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the A100.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and A100 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and A100.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer Fujifilm S8100fd is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Sony A100
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sony A100
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony A100
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Sony A100 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Sony A100 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-15 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 638 grams (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $1,000