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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed around the same time to the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S1800 SP-600 UZ 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm S1800

 SP-600 UZ S1800 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S1800 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SP-600 UZ is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
29
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
20
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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