Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was announced 11 months before the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SP-600 UZ | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
SP-610UZ | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ
SP-600 UZ | SP-610UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SP-610UZ is 69 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SP-610UZ.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $189 | $299 |