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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

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-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-600 UZ SP-820UZ 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SP-820UZ SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-600 UZ SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides external measurements 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 SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the SP-820UZ.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and SP-820UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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reasonably wide (22mm)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $189 $299