Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 17 months before the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX5
Fujifilm S8100fd | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
HX5 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX5
Fujifilm S8100fd | HX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX5 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $275 |