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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 19 months prior to the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S4000 grades against the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S4000 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm S4000

 SP-820UZ S4000 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S4000 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S4000 and the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (540 grams)
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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fairly wide (22mm)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 540g (1.19 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
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 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 life 300 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $279 $299