Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SP-800 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.