Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus TG-310
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm S8500 was announced 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Olympus TG-310
| Fujifilm S8500 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Fujifilm S8500
| TG-310 | Fujifilm S8500 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus TG-310
| Fujifilm S8500 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 provides exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the TG-310.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and TG-310 is 61 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and TG-310.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus TG-310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus TG-310 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 150 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $500 | $0 |
