Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched July 2012
- Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2013

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 11 months earlier than the SZ-15 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm F800EXR | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
SZ-15 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm F800EXR | SZ-15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the SZ-15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ-15 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ-15.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Olympus SZ-15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-25 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $200 |