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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured at a similar time to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-620 UZ is 59 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others (687 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (687g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others (687 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXROlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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
Battery ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $430 $199