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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 23 months before the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1600 matches up against the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S1600 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm S1600

 SP-620 UZ S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S1600 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 vs the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and SP-620 UZ is 78 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
61
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $199