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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 5 months after the SP-820UZ so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8300 SP-820UZ 
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S8300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8300 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 features exterior measurements 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 SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the SP-820UZ.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition (670g)
37
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
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 great zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (1008mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (485g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of mic port
 heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $299