Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W650

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

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.

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

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.