Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced within a month of the SZ-16 iHS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-16 iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.