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Fuji FinePix S8100fd
Fuji FinePix S8100fd
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nizam (nichu777) 1 pts
May 8, 2008 3:19 AM
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s8100 fd, sony h9 and sp 560 uZ

can any one compare this three models s8100 fd, sony h9 and sp 560 uZ.also pls metion which one is more preferable by number 1 2 3..
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
May 8, 2008 4:25 PM
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I've used the SP560UZ personally and have enjoyed it. Especially their presets such as available light. And that great 18x zoom with IS works great. I've loved it.

My recommendation to you is this ... for comparison, you may want to check out this resource. It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.


Finally, when trying to make a final call, it may just come down to what camera feels good in your hand. Go to a local camera store and check both out side by side, holding them, feeling their center of gravity, the balance. How it sits in your hand. That usually sells me one way or the other.
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joe doe (ohfro) 178 pts
May 11, 2008 2:29 AM
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Be careful of the Fuji cameras because they do not have optical image stabilization. That means that any slight hand movement can lead to a blurry picture (especially when you zoom). What the Fuji has is a method that uses a higher ISO to try and compensate for movement. This is not as effective as the optical stabilization. You may want to check on the models you mentioned just to verify if they do or do not have optical stabilization but as far as I can recall they do not.

The Sony has optical stabilization but the zoom is only 15x (honestly the 3x difference is not that significant).

I like the Fuji's picture quality better than the Sony (this has to do with the way that they employ noise reduction) but honestly the risk of blurry photos is not worth the tradeoff so I would recommend the Sony.
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joe doe (ohfro) 178 pts
May 11, 2008 2:34 AM
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Just did some more research and found that Fuji has CCD shift stabilization and high iso.... no optical stabilization.

The fuji has a wider angle lens (27mm as opposed to the Sony's 30mm) and the fuji can take AA batteries wheras the sony uses the proprietary lithium.

Honestly I would still go with the Sony because the lack of optical stabilization on such a huge zoom lens is a recipe for blurry photos.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
May 12, 2008 2:55 PM
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That's a good point, Joe. Using a higher ISO means more noise, particularly in low light situations. That makes no optical IS a dealbreaker.
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Mark 1 pts
August 16, 2008 6:19 PM
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From the Fuji website:

Dual IS (Image Stabilization)
Activated by a single Dual IS button, CCD shift image stabilization and high sensitivity work together to minimize blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement. In this mode, you can capture all the excitement and action in attractive, blur-free photos, even when shooting with fully extended zoom.

PS (Picture Stabilization)
Picture Stabilization automatically adjusts shutter speed and sensitivity (up to ISO1600) to prevent blur. Used in conjunction with Dual IS Mode, Picture Stabilization minimizes blur from camera shake or subject movement, even in low-light situations.

Is this not the same as optical stabilization? If not, what is the difference?
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well 2 pts
October 6, 2008 7:54 PM
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Actually, The FujiFilm s8100 DOES have image stabilization.

The lower models (s2000, s1000 etc.) do not.
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