Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VG-110

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus VG-110, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 24 months later than the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the VG-110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and VG-110 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and VG-110.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.