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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2800HD grades versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S2800HD SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SP-820UZ S2800HD 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S2800HD SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SP-820UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (485g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
pretty wide (22mm)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (485g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 485 grams (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $260 $299