• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 520.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-565UZ advantages over Fujifilm S8600

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Fujifilm S8600 advantages over Olympus SP-565UZ

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    900 mm vs 520 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting 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

Olympus SP-565UZ
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Fujifilm S8600
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Compared to Nikon P80

Olympus SP-565UZ
Nikon P80
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Nikon P80

Fujifilm S8600
Nikon P80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P80

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Olympus SP-565UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Fujifilm S8600
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Olympus SP-565UZ
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Fujifilm S8600
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Compared to Nikon L820

Olympus SP-565UZ
Nikon L820
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Nikon L820

Fujifilm S8600
Nikon L820
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L820

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