Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 features external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-800 UZ is 76 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.