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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX355
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
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX350 was brought out 12 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JX350 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JX350 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm JX350

 SP-620 UZ JX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JX350 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the JX350 and the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older JX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
56
lighter than average (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
32
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $199