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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 12 months earlier than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm S8100fd SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm S8100fd SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-600 UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $189