Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 4 years before the WX50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX50 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.