Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SZ-31MR iHS is 75 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.