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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 19 months before the SZ-15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ-15 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SZ-15 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2011More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ-15 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the SZ-15.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-15 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography info
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
43
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (920g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm X-S1Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $200