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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 18 months after the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm S8300 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Fujifilm S8300

 SP-810 UZ Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm S8300 SP-810 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the SP-810 UZ.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-810 UZ is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8300 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $280