Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 6 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and SP-820UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will give you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.