Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6000

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 8 months after the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the 6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and 6000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and 6000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SP-600 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.