Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Overview
Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 5 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX50V
Fujifilm S8100fd | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S8100fd
HX50V | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX50V
Fujifilm S8100fd | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers 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) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX50V is 75 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX50V.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $439 |