Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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![Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300/Fujifilm-SL300-front.jpg)
![Olympus SZ-16 iHS front Olympus SZ-16 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-front.jpg)
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36 Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(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 SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Fujifilm SL300 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm SL300
SZ-16 iHS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Fujifilm SL300 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the SZ-16 iHS.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-16 iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-16 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $280 | $230 |