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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched 12 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up against the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm F660EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (217g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (217 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (217 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXROlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 300 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $230