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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S9800 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 30 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm S9800

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm S9800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm S9800 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9800 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (670 grams)
37
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (485 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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fairly wide (22mm)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (485g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm S9800Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $299