• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 896.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS30EXR advantages over Olympus SP-820UZ

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SP-820UZ advantages over Fujifilm HS30EXR

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    896 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    93 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    485g vs 687g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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 Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SP-820UZ vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Nikon P500

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon P500
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500

Olympus SP-820UZ
Nikon P500
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-820UZ vs Nikon P500

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SP-820UZ vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS35EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm HS35EXR
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm HS35EXR
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus SP-820UZ vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Fujifilm HS30EXR
Canon SX520 HS
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Canon SX520 HS

Olympus SP-820UZ
Canon SX520 HS
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus SP-820UZ vs Canon SX520 HS

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