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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was manufactured 7 months earlier than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm F770EXR SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm F770EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm F770EXR SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible 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
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
25
fairly wide (22mm)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (485g)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXROlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 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 speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $480 $299