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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 19 months before the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3200 matches up versus the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S3200 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm S3200

 SP-820UZ S3200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S3200 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3200 versus the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
25
fairly wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 pictures -
Battery style AA -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $299