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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured very close to the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SZ-16 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-16 iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography details
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (659 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
54
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
49
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $230