Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 17 months later than the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm S9400W | SP-820UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S9400W
SP-820UZ | Fujifilm S9400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm S9400W | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the SP-820UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9400W to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W should have an edge in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 485g (1.07 lbs) |
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 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 | 500 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $330 | $299 |