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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX90V Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX90V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the HX90V.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX90V is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX90V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $440