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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 24 months after the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Fujifilm S4200

 SP-800 UZ Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
24
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 1000
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 12s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 life 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $270