Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8500 was announced 5 months after the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S8500
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| Fujifilm S8500 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the SP-820UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8500 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Maximum 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 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lb) | 485 gr (1.07 lb) |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $299 |