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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the F300EXR scores versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 F300EXR SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SP-820UZ F300EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ

 F300EXR SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the F300EXR compared to the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (215g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
rather wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $299