Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 14 months prior to the SH-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the SH-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SH-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SH-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.