• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S9800 advantages over Olympus Stylus 1s

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 240 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus Stylus 1s advantages over Fujifilm S9800

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.92 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    56 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    402g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Both provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7100

Fujifilm S9800
Nikon P7100
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1s
Nikon P7100
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Nikon P7100

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm S9800
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus Stylus 1s
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1

Fujifilm S9800
Olympus Stylus 1
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s
Olympus Stylus 1
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Olympus Stylus 1

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S9800
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Olympus Stylus 1s
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Fujifilm S9400W

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Fujifilm S9800
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Olympus Stylus 1s
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Fujifilm S9900W

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