Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Replacement is Olympus E-410
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-400 | SP-600 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-400
SP-600 UZ | E-400 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 41 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Clearer screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-400 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-400 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2006-09-14 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 215k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $599 | $189 |