Olympus E-1 vs Fujifilm S9900w

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus E-1 and the Fujifilm S9900w, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus E-1 was introduced in November 2003 and Fujifilm S9900w was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus E-1 Highlights

      • 5 MP Micro Four Thirds CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 1.8" 134k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm S9900w Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus E-1
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm S9900w
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus E-1 and Fujifilm S9900w.

      PROS

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi

      CONS

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Advantage of Olympus E-1

      Olympus E-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus E-1 over Fujifilm S9900w.

      Olympus E-1 vs Fujifilm S9900w
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 97%
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1700 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Olympus E-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus E-30
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-520
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-300
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Olympus E-450
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-500
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Olympus E-600
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-330
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7.94 MP

      Olympus E-620
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus E-400
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro
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      APS-C

      29 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm S9900w
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Olympus E-1.

      Olympus E-1 vs Fujifilm S9900w
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 2560 x 1920 vs 4608 x 3456
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 1.8" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 134k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz) vs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

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      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon S7000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Olympus E-1 Fujifilm S9900w
        Small SensorMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen134k dot460k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus E-1 has a 1.8" screen with 134k dot resolution and Fujifilm S9900w has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Olympus E-1 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm S9900w has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. Olympus E-1 has 100% coverage with 0.96x (0.48x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm S9900w has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Olympus E-1 features a 5 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CCD sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Fujifilm S9900w features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Olympus E-1 can take pictures up to 2560 x 1920 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3 aspect ratios. Fujifilm S9900w can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Olympus E-1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm S9900w nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm S9900w

      Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm S9900w comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus E-1 has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Fujifilm S9900w has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Olympus E-1 has Type: Electronically controlled focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Olympus E-1, and up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm S9900w. Olympus E-1 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm S9900w can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in flash. Olympus E-1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Olympus E-1.

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus E-1 body has dimensions of 141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19") and Fujifilm S9900w body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57"). Olympus E-1 weighs 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz) and Fujifilm S9900w weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz).

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      141 mm

      104 mm

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      123 mm

      87 mm

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      81 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus E-1 and Fujifilm S9900w

      Olympus E-1 and Fujifilm S9900w for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      POOR
      48
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus E-1 and Fujifilm S9900w and give them scores of 53 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      POOR
      44
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 134k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus E-1

      Fujifilm S9900w

      GOOD
      78
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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