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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed within a month of the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm S8100fd G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 G3 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony G3

 Fujifilm S8100fd G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the G3.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and G3 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and G3.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $200