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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 17 months later than the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S1 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S1

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S1 SP-820UZ 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 features external dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and SP-820UZ is 60 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680g)
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
62
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
56
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
25
really wide (22mm)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $299