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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 5 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SP-620 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXROlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes 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 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
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 Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $199