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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Launched March 2013
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 3 months prior to the SZ-15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SZ-15 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ-15 
IntroducedMarch 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the SZ-15.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-15.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $200