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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Released 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 S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 7 months after the SZ-15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S9400W SZ-15 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SZ-15 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S9400W SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W features exterior measurements 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 SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the SZ-15.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9400W should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $200