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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 7 months after the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus 6010

 SP-600 UZ 6010 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 6010 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 6010

 SP-600 UZ 6010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outside dimensions 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 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the 6010.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and 6010 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and 6010.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-600 UZ should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
36
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus 6010
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
29
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
20
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 6010
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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
Battery model - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $189 $0