Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The E-600 was brought out 5 months before the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-600 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-600
SP-600 UZ | E-600 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-600 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-600 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and SP-600 UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and SP-600 UZ.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-600 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

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


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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-600 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-30 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lbs) | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $189 |