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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 3 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S9800 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S9800

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S9800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S9800 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and SP-620 UZ is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm S9800Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
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 All around 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 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $199