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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison

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Fujifilm F900EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing F900EXR and XZ-10, two Compact cameras from Fujifilm and Olympus. Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Olympus Stylus XZ-10 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced to market in January 2013 and Olympus XZ-10 was launched in January 2013. Both F900EXR and XZ-10 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-30
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 232g. 105 x 61 x 36 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Compare

Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-30
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 221g. 102 x 61 x 34 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR over Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 5.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
260 shots vs 240 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 26mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
500mm vs 130mm 370 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-10 over Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
221 g vs 232 g 11 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.70 vs 5.30 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.38µm2 vs 1.93µm2 23% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm F900EXR has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.42″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10. Fujifilm F900EXR has the same height with Olympus XZ-10. On the other hand, with a width of 105mm, it is 3 wider and also with a thickness of 36mm, it is 2mm thicker than Olympus XZ-10.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus XZ-10 is 11g lighter than the Fujifilm F900EXR but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

F900EXR
XZ-10
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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F900EXR
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Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR II processor. On the other hand, Olympus XZ-10 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the F900EXR and XZ-10 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 Cameras


Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR features a 25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 20× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-10 features a 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 5× zoom lens.

Fujifilm F900EXR has 1mm wider coverage than the Olympus XZ-10. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm F900EXR has 370mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-10. However, with a max aperture of f2.70, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

F900EXR
XZ-10
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

F900EXR
XZ-10
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

F900EXR
XZ-10
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

F900EXR
XZ-10
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm F900EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm F900EXR for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Fujifilm F900EXR for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Wireless Connection
500 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.70
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Fujifilm F900EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
232g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
221g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm F900EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus XZ-10 scores compare:

Fujifilm F900EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #48 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #485 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Olympus XZ-10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #32 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #430 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm F900EXR. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that XZ-10 trails behind the F900EXR: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Fujifilm F900EXR. If not, we recommend the Olympus XZ-10.

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Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Brand Fujifilm Olympus
Announced 2013-01-30 2013-01-30
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.4 x 4.8 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 30.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-500 mm (20×) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.3 F1.8-2.7
Macro Focus Range 5cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 232g 221g
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm 102 x 61 x 34mm
Battery Life 260 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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