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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was announced very close to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1600 grades versus the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1600 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the FujiFilm S1600

 SP-800 UZ S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1600 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 against the SP-800 UZ.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SP-800 UZ is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
24
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Alternative name FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 12 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $270