Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years before the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm S8100fd | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SP-820UZ | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm S8100fd | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-820UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-820UZ.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 485 grams (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $299 |