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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled about the same time to the 8010 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ 8010 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 8010 SP-600 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 8010

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ 8010 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the 8010.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and 8010 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and 8010.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 good megapixels (13MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Olympus 8010 Street photography information
36
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than others (245g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
31
 excellent zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
51
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (420mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (13MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (245 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
29
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13MP)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
20
 quite wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
27
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than others (245 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $189 $600