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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 9000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 9 months after the 9000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus 9000

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ 9000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months
Manually focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 9000 SP-600 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 9000

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the 9000.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and 9000 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and 9000.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you should always take the age  of the products into consideration. The newer SP-600 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
27
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Olympus 9000 Street photography info
36
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
53
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than average (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
51
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great reach (420mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (280mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (225 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
29
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
20
 decently wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than average (225 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 9000
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $189 $300