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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 3 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores vs the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S9900w SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SZ-10 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S9900w SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the SZ-10.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ-10.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm S9900wOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $719 $300