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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP90 SP-820UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2012More recent by 42 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm XP90

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP90 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
46
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
35
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
25
decently wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm XP90Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XP90 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $299