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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was announced 7 months after the SZ-15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores versus the SZ-15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S9200 SZ-15 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm S9200

 SZ-15 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S9200 SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9200 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the SZ-15.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ-15.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
54
good battery life (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
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 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 500 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $200