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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 7 months prior to the SP-820UZ so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP150 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm XP150

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP150 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and SP-820UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
25
pretty wide (22mm)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (485g)
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $260 $299