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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced 12 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm F770EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR has exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography advice
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (234g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXROlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $230