Reasons to choose FinePix S9100
Released in 2006, FinePix S9100 has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 645 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S9100
vs Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix S910058 mm²
C-8080 Wide Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.21:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 21%
The C-8080 Wide Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S9100MetricC-8080 Wide Zoom
9.1 MPEffective pixels8 MP
8 × 6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.3 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
5.27 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
18.96 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
645 gWeight660 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD Picture
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The C-8080 Wide Zoom has the larger sensor area. The FinePix S9100 has the lighter body. The FinePix S9100 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S9100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-8080 Wide Zoom
Released in 2004, C-8080 Wide Zoom has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 660 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.