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.

Photography Glossary

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).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.