Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-12
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced January 2012
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 7 months later than the SZ-12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SZ-12
| Fujifilm F800EXR | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
| SZ-12 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-12
| Fujifilm F800EXR | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the SZ-12.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ-12.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Olympus SZ-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Olympus SZ-12 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-25 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232 grams (0.51 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 143 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 220 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50A | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $330 | $350 |