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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 13 months after the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S8300 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S8300

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S8300 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-620 UZ is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $199