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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 7 months prior to the SP-820UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm JX500 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm JX500

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm JX500 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements 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 JX500 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
really wide (22mm)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 113g (0.25 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $90 $299