Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX100V

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 3 years before the HX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features physical 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX100V is 75 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX100V.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.