Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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![Olympus SP-600 UZ front Olympus SP-600 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-600-UZ/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 7 months later than the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh GR Digital III
SP-600 UZ | GR Digital III | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
GR Digital III | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh GR Digital III
SP-600 UZ | GR Digital III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical measurements 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 Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the GR Digital III.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and GR Digital III is 69 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and GR Digital III.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-600 UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $189 | $399 |