Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
Fujifilm S8300 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S8300
SP-620 UZ | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
Fujifilm S8300 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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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 |