Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the SH-1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outer 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) while the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the SH-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and SH-1 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and SH-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.