Fujifilm S100FS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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Fujifilm S100FS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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2/3 inch 58.1mm²
11.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 520.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S100FS advantages over Olympus SP-565UZ

Larger sensor
2/3 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.18 vs 1.68 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
S100FS test data on DxO Mark SP-565UZ test data on DxO Mark

177 vs 68 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
10000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SP-565UZ advantages over Fujifilm S100FS

Less expensive
$400 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
520 mm vs 400 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
80 mm vs 150 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
373g vs 995g
Lighter weight
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8100fd

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm S8100fd

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

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Olympus SP-565UZ

Fujifilm S8100fd

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$399
1/2.3 inch

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Compared to Nikon P80

Fujifilm S100FS

Nikon P80

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P80

Olympus SP-565UZ

Nikon P80

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Hot shoe

$400
1/2.33 inch

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Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Fujifilm S100FS

Canon SX20 IS

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

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Olympus SP-565UZ

Canon SX20 IS

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Manual focus

$400
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Fujifilm HS10

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm HS10

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

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Olympus SP-565UZ

Fujifilm HS10

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$500
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm X-S1

$800
2/3 inch

Bulb shutter

$699
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

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Olympus SP-565UZ

Fujifilm X-S1

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$699
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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