FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12
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![FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1600/FujiFilm-S1600-front.jpg)
![Olympus SZ-12 front Olympus SZ-12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-12/Olympus-SZ-12-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S1600 was launched 23 months prior to the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1600 matches up against the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SZ-12
S1600 | SZ-12 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the FujiFilm S1600
SZ-12 | S1600 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-12
S1600 | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 provides exterior dimensions 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-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1600 versus the SZ-12.
![FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1600-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SZ-12 is 78 and 89 respectively.
![FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1600-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and SZ-12.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1600-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S1600-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $350 |