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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 8 months after the SP-820UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8400W SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2013August 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S8400W

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S8400W 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8400W SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W offers exterior 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 SP-820UZ has sizing 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 S8400W versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the SP-820UZ.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
37
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competitors (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
52
 long zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1056mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (485g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no mic socket
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 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 dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 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 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $299