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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was launched 23 months prior to the SP-810 UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-600 grades versus the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-600 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-600

 SP-810 UZ E-600 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-600 SP-810 UZ 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and SP-810 UZ is 71 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-600 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
18
can't shoot video
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus E-600Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-30 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $280