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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly close but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was released 19 months prior to the SP-600 UZ making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-420 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-420 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-420

 SP-600 UZ E-420 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2008Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-420 SP-600 UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-420 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and SP-600 UZ is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-420 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (426 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
52
lighter than average (426g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
29
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus E-420Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-420 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-06-23 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 143
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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