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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 24 months before the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm S8100fd H70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 H70 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony H70

 Fujifilm S8100fd H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the H70.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and H70 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and H70.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Sony H70
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony H70
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $199