• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 840 advantages over Fujifilm S8200

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.86 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 670g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm S8200 advantages over Olympus 840

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 180 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    12 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W150

Olympus 840
Sony DSC-W150
  • $173
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus 840 vs Sony DSC-W150

Fujifilm S8200
Sony DSC-W150
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony DSC-W150

Compared to Pentax V20

Olympus 840
Pentax V20
  • $173
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus 840 vs Pentax V20

Fujifilm S8200
Pentax V20
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $203
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax V20

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Olympus 840
Olympus FE-370
  • $173
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus 840 vs Olympus FE-370

Fujifilm S8200
Olympus FE-370
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Olympus 840
Fujifilm S8300
  • $173
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus 840 vs Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S8300
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S8400W

Olympus 840
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $173
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus 840 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

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