Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 7 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and RX1R II is 75 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and RX1R II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will produce more detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.