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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 13 months prior to the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T300 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 T300 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm T300

 SP-820UZ T300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 T300 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the T300 against the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged T300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 15.00 m
Flash modes 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
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
Cost at launch $250 $299