Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-12

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 3 years after the SZ-12 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the SZ-12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys external 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 SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ-12 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ-12.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9900w to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.