Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-16 iHS is 52 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.