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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX5

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX5 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX5

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX5 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Sony HX5 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Sony HX5 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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
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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