Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 5 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the SP-800 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and SP-800 UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9900w to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.