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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-100

 SP-600 UZ SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SP-100 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-100

 SP-600 UZ SP-100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outside measurements 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 SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the SP-100.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and SP-100 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and SP-100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (594g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
29
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (594 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 594 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $189 $400