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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 17 months before the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
40
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography details
50
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXROlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $230