Olympus SP-810UZ vs Fujifilm X20

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SP-810UZ and the Fujifilm X20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SP-810UZ was introduced in July 2011 and Fujifilm X20 was introduced in April 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SP-810UZ Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X20 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SP-810UZ
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SP-810UZ and Fujifilm X20.

      PROS

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

      Advantage of Olympus SP-810UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SP-810UZ over Fujifilm X20.

      Olympus SP-810UZ vs Fujifilm X20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4000 x 3000
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 864 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 36x vs 4x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Speaker Mono vs

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      Olympus SP-620UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SP-565UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

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      Olympus SP-590UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SP-820UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SP-610UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Ricoh GR Digital III
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      1/1.7-inch

      24.24 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X20 over Olympus SP-810UZ.

      Olympus SP-810UZ vs Fujifilm X20
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 2/3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      RAW Support vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.9 vs f/2.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1200 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.7 fps vs 12.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Lighter 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) vs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

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      Fujifilm X30
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X70
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon S6100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm XQ1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SP-810UZ Fujifilm X20
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type D Mini
        Light413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SP-810UZ Fujifilm X20
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch2/3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Built-in Microphone
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus SP-810UZ has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X20 has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X20 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 85% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus SP-810UZ.

      Sensor

      Olympus SP-810UZ features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Fujifilm X20 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 43.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SP-810UZ is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X20 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus SP-810UZ has a Mini Type D HDMI and Fujifilm X20 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SP-810UZ comes with Li-50B battery pack and Fujifilm X20 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1200 sec on Olympus SP-810UZ, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X20. Olympus SP-810UZ can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps. Fujifilm X20 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.20 m on Olympus SP-810UZ and 7.00 m on Fujifilm X20. Fujifilm X20 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm X20.

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SP-810UZ body has dimensions of 106 x 76 x 74 mm (4.17 x 2.99 x 2.91") and Fujifilm X20 body has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24"). Olympus SP-810UZ weighs 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) and Fujifilm X20 weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz).

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      106 mm

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      70 mm

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      76 mm

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      70 mm

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      74 mm

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SP-810UZ and Fujifilm X20

      Olympus SP-810UZ and Fujifilm X20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SP-810UZ and Fujifilm X20 and give them scores of 53 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec

      Video

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      Fujifilm X20

      POOR
      50
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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