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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 18 months earlier than the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1600 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S1600 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the FujiFilm S1600

 SP-810 UZ S1600 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S1600 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 against the SP-810 UZ.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SP-810 UZ is 78 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Other name FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $280