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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 3 years prior to the VH-410 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the VH-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus VH-410

 SP-600 UZ VH-410 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 VH-410 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VH-410

 SP-600 UZ VH-410 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the VH-410.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and VH-410 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and VH-410.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
29
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging features
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $189 $186