Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 9 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X scores vs the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and SP-600 UZ is 54 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger E-M1X provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.