Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SH-2
Fujifilm S9800 | SH-2 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm S9800
SH-2 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SH-2
Fujifilm S9800 | SH-2 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2015 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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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 |