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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm XP70 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm XP70

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm XP70 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
65
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 435g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $199