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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was introduced 23 months before the SP-620 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JV100 scores against the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JV100 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm JV100

 SP-620 UZ JV100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JV100 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JV100 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and SP-620 UZ is 96 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older JV100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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