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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S8400W SP-610UZ 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S8400W SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SP-610UZ is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $299