Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 12 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 offers exterior 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-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.