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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
Olympus SZ-15
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm F800EXR SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SZ-15 Fujifilm F800EXR 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm F800EXR SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
50
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXROlympus SZ-15
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