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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 14 months prior to the SH-2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S8600 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm S8600

 SH-2 Fujifilm S8600 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2014Fresher by 14 months
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S8600 SH-2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the SH-2.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SH-2 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and SH-2.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
63
good battery power (410 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (410 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 380 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 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 One One
Price at release $200 $399