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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Replaced the Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon S100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was manufactured 23 months after the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 grades vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S100 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedDecember 2011February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon S100

 SP-600 UZ S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S100 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 against the SP-600 UZ.

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent S100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
45
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
29
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
20
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 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, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $429 $189