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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very comparable but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was brought out 10 months before the SP-600 UZ and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-450 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-450 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-450

 SP-600 UZ E-450 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-450 SP-600 UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-450 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and SP-600 UZ is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
29
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
9
no video shooting
20
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus E-450Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-450 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-31 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 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
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
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 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $138 $189