Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm S9800 | SZ-12 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm S9800
SZ-12 | Fujifilm S9800 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm S9800 | SZ-12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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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 |