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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI 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 RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 10 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm S8100fd RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 RX100 VI Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJune 2018January 2009More recent by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm S8100fd RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the RX100 VI.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and RX100 VI is 75 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and RX100 VI.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Street photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than average (301g)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
76
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony RX100 VI
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $1,198