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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 3 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SP-600 UZ XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 XZ-2 iHS SP-600 UZ 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SP-600 UZ XZ-2 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got physical 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and XZ-2 iHS is 69 and 85 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography factors
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good battery power (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (346g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
29
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging features
20
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (346 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
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 One One
Retail price $189 $450