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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was introduced 3 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm X-E2S SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm X-E2S SZ-16 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and SZ-16 iHS is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography features
70
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
35
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 77 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 350 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $230