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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 2 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S9400W SZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SZ-10 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S9400W SZ-10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the SZ-10.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
54
good battery (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $330 $300