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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm SL300 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm SL300

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm SL300 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-600 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (510g)
36
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
29
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
20
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $189