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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 6 months later than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HS10 scores vs the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HS10 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm HS10

 SP-600 UZ HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HS10 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 offers external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HS10 against the SP-600 UZ.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and SP-600 UZ is 60 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (666 grams)
36
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
45
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (666g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
29
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
23
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (666 grams)
20
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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