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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
58 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched around the same time to the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR SP-610UZ 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ HS20 EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the SP-610UZ.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and SP-610UZ is 58 and 79 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and SP-610UZ.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/2")
28
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
54
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 more heavy than competition (730 grams)
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
52
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
39
 incredible zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
51
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (730 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
51
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 lack of Timelapse recording
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
25
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (730g)
26
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus SP-610UZ
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash modes 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical 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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $299