Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-400 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 against the SP-600 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and SP-600 UZ is 77 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.