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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 15 months after the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ-12 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SZ-12 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ-12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the SZ-12.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-12 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-12.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670g)
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus SZ-12
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Olympus SZ-12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 220 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $350