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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was released 11 months prior to the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1600 grades vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S1600 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the FujiFilm S1600

 SP-610UZ S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S1600 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 versus the SP-610UZ.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and SP-610UZ is 78 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus SP-610UZ
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 photos
Style 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 type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $299