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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 3 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the SH-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S8500 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm S8500

 SH-2 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S8500 SH-2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the SH-2.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and SH-2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
54
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $399