• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Stylus-7040 advantages over Fujifilm S8600

  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 64 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 450g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm S8600 advantages over Olympus Stylus-7040

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    900 mm vs 196 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Olympus 7010

Olympus Stylus-7040
Olympus 7010
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus Stylus-7040 vs Olympus 7010

Fujifilm S8600
Olympus 7010
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus 7010

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7030

Olympus Stylus-7040
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus Stylus-7040 vs Olympus Stylus-7030

Fujifilm S8600
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus Stylus-7030

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Olympus Stylus-7040
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Stylus-7040 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Fujifilm S8600
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Compared to Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040
Canon 310 HS
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Stylus-7040 vs Canon 310 HS

Fujifilm S8600
Canon 310 HS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Canon 310 HS

Compared to Nikon L820

Olympus Stylus-7040
Nikon L820
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Stylus-7040 vs Nikon L820

Fujifilm S8600
Nikon L820
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L820

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