Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the SP-820UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-820UZ is 52 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.