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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Announced January 2015
Olympus SH-2
(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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured around the same time to the SH-2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores vs the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S9900w SH-2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SH-2 Fujifilm S9900w 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S9900w SH-2 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2015Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the SH-2.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and SH-2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and SH-2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm S9900wOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (1.48 lb) 271 gr (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 Overall 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 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $719 $399