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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A150 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm A150 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm A150

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm A150 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm A150 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (130g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 36-107mm (3.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $299