• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 864.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-810UZ advantages over Fujifilm SL1000

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    73 mm vs 122 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    413g vs 659g
    Lighter weight
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 9 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm SL1000 advantages over Olympus SP-810UZ

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 864 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/1700 vs 1/850 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-800UZ

Olympus SP-810UZ
Olympus SP-800UZ
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter
Fujifilm SL1000
Olympus SP-800UZ
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Nikon L820

Olympus SP-810UZ
Nikon L820
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Fujifilm SL1000
Nikon L820
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Olympus SP-810UZ
Fujifilm S8600
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm SL1000
Fujifilm S8600
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Olympus SP-810UZ
Olympus SP-100
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm SL1000
Olympus SP-100
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Olympus SP-810UZ
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm SL1000
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
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