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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was manufactured 17 months later than the SP-820UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S9200 SP-820UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S9200

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S9200 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9200 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9200 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (485g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (670g)
25
pretty wide (22mm)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Physical 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 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 500 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $299