Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-M1X 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
- 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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-M1X | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | February 2010 | More modern by 110 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-M1X | SP-600 UZ | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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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 |