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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 17 months earlier than the WX5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm S8100fd WX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WX5 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm S8100fd WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features external measurements 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the WX5.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX5 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX5 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Sony WX5
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-07-08
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $250