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

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.

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-450 | SP-600 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-450
SP-600 UZ | E-450 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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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 |