Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 5 months after the SP-820UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the SP-820UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-820UZ is 54 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.