Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys external 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 SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and SP-610UZ is 61 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.