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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F70EXR grades vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 F70EXR SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SP-820UZ F70EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ

 F70EXR SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR and the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
60
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
31
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (22mm)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (485g)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $299