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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 3 years after the SZ-12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S9800 SZ-12 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm S9800

 SZ-12 Fujifilm S9800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S9800 SZ-12 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outer dimensions 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-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9800 versus Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the SZ-12.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-12 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography details
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography features
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-12
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm S9800Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $350