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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years before the W730 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm S8100fd W730 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W730 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W730

 Fujifilm S8100fd W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the W730.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W730 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W730.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony W730
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony W730
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 shots
Type 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $138