Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 14 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outside dimensions 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 SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.