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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 5 months later than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ Fujifilm HS35EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-820UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the SP-820UZ.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-820UZ is 59 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
56
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
55
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than competition (687 grams)
37
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
55
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery power (600 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
33
 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
53
 great battery power (600 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (687 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
53
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (600 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 no Time Lapse function
35
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
25
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition (687g)
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $299