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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-M1X SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2010More modern by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-M1X

 SP-600 UZ E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-M1X SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (997g)
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
68
good battery life (870 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (997g)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
29
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than average (997g)
20
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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 MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots -
Battery type Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $2,999 $189