Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 24 months later than the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.