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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 6 months after the SP-810 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-810 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Fujifilm SL240

 SP-810 UZ Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 has physical measurements 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-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-810 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510g)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $280