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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released very close to the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the Tough-3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-600 UZ Tough-3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Tough-3000 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-600 UZ Tough-3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has physical 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 Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the Tough-3000.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and Tough-3000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
29
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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