Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus 1s

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and 1s (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 3 years prior to the 1s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the 1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and 1s is 90 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and 1s.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.