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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was launched 18 months after the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm T500 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Fujifilm T500

 SP-810 UZ Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Fujifilm T500 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
75
lighter than others (136g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
61
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
41
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $280