Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 7 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX500 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.