Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus 1s

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 3 years before the 1s which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the 1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus 1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the 1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and 1s is 61 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and 1s.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S8300 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.