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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm XP50 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm XP50

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm XP50 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
29
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
20
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $189