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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 12 months later than the SP-100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the SP-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SP-100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9800 SP-100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm S9800

          

          

            
 SP-100 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9800 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the SP-100.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and SP-100 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and SP-100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

            Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
44
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than average (670g)
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
53
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
57
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (670 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
57
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 no external mic support
 heavier than average (670 grams)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has mic port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm S9800Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 594 grams (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $400