Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M1 II was introduced 6 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-M1 II | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2010 | Fresher by 81 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-M1 II
SP-600 UZ | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-M1 II | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II and the SP-600 UZ.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and SP-600 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and SP-600 UZ.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MOV, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 lbs) | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,700 | $189 |