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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 scores vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S1600 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm S1600

 SP-820UZ S1600 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S1600 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 against the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and SP-820UZ is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
55
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
25
pretty wide (22mm)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (485g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $299