Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-15

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 20 months later than the SZ-15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-15.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.