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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 2 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 25 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SZ-10 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ-10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the SZ-10.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ-10 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
small sensor size (1/2")
low battery (260 CIPA)
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 232 grams (0.51 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images 220 images
Battery form 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $300