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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 6 months after the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S4800 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S4800

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S4800 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SP-820UZ is 66 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (518g)
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (518g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (485g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
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really wide (22mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $299