• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 420.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-600UZ advantages over Fujifilm S8200

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    75 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    433g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Fujifilm S8200 advantages over Olympus SP-600UZ

  • 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/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 420 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 340 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S2000HD

Olympus SP-600UZ
Fujifilm S2000HD
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S2000HD
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon L100

Olympus SP-600UZ
Nikon L100
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster shutter
Fujifilm S8200
Nikon L100
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon L110

Olympus SP-600UZ
Nikon L110
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bulb shutter
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm S8200
Nikon L110
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Olympus SP-600UZ
Fujifilm S8300
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S8300
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Olympus SP-600UZ
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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