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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 3 years prior to the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S1500

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1500 versus 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-620 UZ is 82 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $199