Fujifilm F850EXR vs Olympus SP-100

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Fujifilm F850EXR vs Olympus SP-100

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1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm F850EXR Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SP-100.

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Differences

Fujifilm F850EXR advantages over Olympus SP-100

Less expensive
$300 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
36 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
230g vs 589g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Fujifilm F850EXR

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.9 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 500 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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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

330 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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

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
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
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

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We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus SP-100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F750EXR

Fujifilm F850EXR

Fujifilm F750EXR

$280
1/2 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$287
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm F750EXR

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$287
1/2 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F770EXR

Fujifilm F850EXR

Fujifilm F770EXR

$280
1/2 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$253
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm F770EXR

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$253
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Thinner

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm F850EXR

Fujifilm SL1000

$280
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$650
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Fujifilm F900EXR

Fujifilm F850EXR

Fujifilm F900EXR

$280
1/2 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$269
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm F900EXR

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$269
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm F850EXR

Panasonic FZ70

$280
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

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