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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 4 years prior to the W650 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm S8100fd W650 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W650 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W650

 Fujifilm S8100fd W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the W650.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W650 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W650.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W650 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony W650
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flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony W650
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relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $140