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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 23 months before the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SP-600 UZ SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SP-620 UZ SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SP-600 UZ SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features 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) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SP-620 UZ is 69 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $189 $199