Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.