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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 17 months after the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S8600

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions 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 S8600 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the SP-820UZ.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-820UZ is 76 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
37
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
49
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
55
 long zoom range (25-900mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery (410 shots)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
63
 great battery (410 shots)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (900mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
46
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (410 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
35
 relatively wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
27
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic port
25
 relatively wide (22mm)
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 410 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $299