Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 2 months before the SH-1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades vs the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 provides outer 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 SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and SH-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and SH-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.