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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 24 months after the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Fujifilm SL240

 SP-800 UZ Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the SP-800 UZ.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm SL240 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510g)
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 1000
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 12 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $270