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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX50V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX50V Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX50V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sony HX50V
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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