Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-2

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 23 months before the SH-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SH-2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and SH-2.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.