Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-600 was launched 5 months before the SP-800 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-600 grades versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-600 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-600
SP-800 UZ | E-600 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-600 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-600 compared to the SP-800 UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and SP-800 UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and SP-800 UZ.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-600 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 12s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lb) | 455 gr (1.00 lb) |
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 Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $270 |