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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 3 years after the SP-620 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S9900w SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SP-620 UZ Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Fujifilm S9900w SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the SP-620 UZ.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and SP-620 UZ is 61 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
61
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Fujifilm S9900wOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm S9900w Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $719 $199