Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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![Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR/Fujifilm-HS30EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
SP-600 UZ | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-600 UZ
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the SP-600 UZ.
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Olympus-SP-600-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-600 UZ is 59 and 69 respectively.
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Olympus-SP-600-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-600 UZ.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Olympus-SP-600-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Olympus-SP-600-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | TruePic III |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687g (1.51 lbs) | 455g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 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 | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $430 | $189 |