Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and SP-600 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.