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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ-10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1600 scores against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S1600 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm S1600

 SZ-10 S1600 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-10

 S1600 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 and the SZ-10.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and SZ-10 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus SZ-10
Alternative name FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $300