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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 13 months after the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm S1 SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm S1

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm S1 SZ-16 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-16 iHS is 60 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (680 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $230