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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled within a month of the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm S8100fd S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S950 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony S950

 Fujifilm S8100fd S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the S950.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S950 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S950.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony S950
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony S950
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $130