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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 6 months later than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm F900EXR SP-820UZ 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm F900EXR SP-820UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
37
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (232g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
25
really wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $299