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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S9400W SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S9400W SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
54
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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really wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (485g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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