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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SP-600 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm A100 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm A100

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm A100 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
55
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
29
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $189