Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 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
- Announced February 2010
- Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-100
SP-600 UZ | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
SP-100 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-100
SP-600 UZ | SP-100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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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 |