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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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-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
  • Released January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched within a month of the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S4200

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S4200 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (543g)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
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MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $199