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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 13 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm S4200

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-610UZ is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S4200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" 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 300 photos 340 photos
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $299