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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 2 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP80 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm XP80

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm XP80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP80 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (485g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
35
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
25
quite wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (485g)
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm XP80Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2012-08-21
Body design Compact 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 485 grams (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $299