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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 2 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S9400W SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S9400W SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and SP-620 UZ is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
54
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
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 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 life 500 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $330 $199