Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 3 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the SH-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and SH-2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and SH-2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be behind in sensor innovation.