Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 22 months after the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-600 UZ is 52 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.