Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 22 months later than the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-800 UZ is 52 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.