Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 7 months earlier than the SP-820UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the SP-820UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.