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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 3 years before the WX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm S8100fd WX30 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WX30 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm S8100fd WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the WX30.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX30 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony WX30
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony WX30
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony WX30
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $259