Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 18 months earlier than the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and SP-810 UZ is 69 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.