FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 24 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2800HD matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SZ-31MR iHS is 75 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.