FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Here is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 12 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S4000 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 against the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.