Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-800 UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.