Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D10 was released 7 months prior to the SP-600 UZ and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D10 matches up versus the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
D10 | SP-600 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon D10
SP-600 UZ | D10 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
D10 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D10 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D10 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and SP-600 UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and SP-600 UZ.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D10 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/5000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 455g (1.00 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $189 |