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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 3 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm S9400W SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm S9400W SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and SP-600 UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
54
great battery power (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $189