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Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Refreshed by Canon M200
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The M100 was revealed 7 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M100 matches up against the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 M100 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2017February 2010More recent by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon M100

 SP-600 UZ M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 M100 SP-600 UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M100 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and SP-600 UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M100 will show greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
82
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
67
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (295 shots)
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
82
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
29
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon M100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Canon EOS M100Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS M100 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-08-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 143
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 302g (0.67 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $189