Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced at a similar time to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.