Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000
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![Olympus SP-600 UZ front Olympus SP-600 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-600-UZ/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 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
- Released February 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 14 months after the 7000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus 7000
SP-600 UZ | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
7000 | SP-600 UZ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 7000
SP-600 UZ | 7000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the 7000.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and 7000 is 69 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and 7000.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SP-600 UZ should have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lbs) | 172g (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $189 | $280 |