Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 13 months after the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-16 iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.