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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 2 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S1 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S1

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S1 SP-620 UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SP-620 UZ is 60 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
63
great battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (680g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $199