Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 2 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-16 iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.