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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 14 months later than the 550WP which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the 550WP for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus 550WP

 SP-600 UZ 550WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 550WP SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 550WP

 SP-600 UZ 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical measurements 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 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the 550WP.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and 550WP is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and 550WP.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
29
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
20
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called as - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $189 $399