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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 5 months after the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S8200 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S8200

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S8200 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (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 SP-820UZ
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (670 grams)
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $299