Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.