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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 12 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm F500 EXR SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm F500 EXR SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SP-620 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $430 $199