Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8600 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 24 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8600 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and SZ-31MR iHS is 76 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8600 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.