Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm S8400W | SZ-12 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm S8400W
SZ-12 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm S8400W | SZ-12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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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 |