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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 2 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm X10 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm X10

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm X10 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with 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 utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and SP-600 UZ is 83 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer Fujifilm X10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect AF
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (350g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
29
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
20
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm X10Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X10 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-11 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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