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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released 6 months prior to the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the HS10 matches up vs the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 HS10 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the FujiFilm HS10

 SP-610UZ HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 HS10 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HS10 against the SP-610UZ.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and SP-610UZ is 60 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
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flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (666g)
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Olympus SP-610UZ
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $299