Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 4 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-565UZ is 61 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.