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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 13 months after the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-620 UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-620 UZ is 59 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 687g (1.51 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
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 life 600 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $199