Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm SL240 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm SL240
SP-820UZ | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm SL240 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |