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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 7 months prior to the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm SL240

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm SL240 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm SL240 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (510g)
25
quite wide (22mm)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $299