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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released very close to the SH-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S9800 SH-2 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm S9800

 SH-2 Fujifilm S9800 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S9800 SH-2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2015Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 provides 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 SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the SH-2.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and SH-2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and SH-2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
57
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm S9800Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm S9800 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $399