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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 13 months after the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ-12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SZ-12 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ-12 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the SZ-12.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ-12.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (232g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
40
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus SZ-12
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus SZ-12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 260 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $350