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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released 5 months prior to the SZ-15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S8200 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm S8200

 SZ-15 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S8200 SZ-15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the SZ-15.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-15.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors (670g)
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pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $200