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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-600 UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-600 UZ is 59 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
53
better than average battery (600 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
29
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (687g)
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quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Max 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 display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
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 life 600 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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 $380 $189