Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm S9400W was released 2 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-30MR is 61 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.