Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-12

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ-12 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W versus Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the SZ-12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-12 is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.