Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 9 months after the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 features physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and SP-620 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.