Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.