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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released 6 months after the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HS10 scores vs the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 HS10 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the FujiFilm HS10

 SP-800 UZ HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 HS10 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HS10 and the SP-800 UZ.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and SP-800 UZ is 60 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
41
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
45
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
23
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (666g)
24
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 12 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $270