Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 24 months after the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm SL300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.