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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 23 months earlier than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus VG-160

 SP-600 UZ VG-160 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 VG-160 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-160

 SP-600 UZ VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the VG-160.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and VG-160 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and VG-160.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
29
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (165 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
20
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 165 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $189 $90