Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus 1

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 14 months after the 1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus 1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and 1 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and 1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9800 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm S9800 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.