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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F85EXR
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 3 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F80EXR scores against the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 F80EXR SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SZ-16 iHS F80EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 F80EXR SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the F80EXR vs the SZ-16 iHS.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (210g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (210 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (210g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Also called FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $230