FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled within a month of the SP-600 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 matches up versus the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and SP-600 UZ is 78 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.