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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm S9200 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2011Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm S9200

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm S9200 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ-30MR is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ-30MR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
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great battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.48 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 500 photos 220 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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