Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
SP-600 UZ | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
SP-620 UZ | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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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 |