Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 3 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 features outer measurements 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-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-30MR is 61 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.